Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1,1-Propanedithiol
Synonym(s)	1,1-Dimercaptopropane;1,1-Propane dithiol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Propane-1,1-dithiol
JECFA number	2087
CAS number	88497-17-0
FEMA number	4670
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	108.23
Chemical formula	C3H8S2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to light yellow liquid; Savoury sulfurous cooked onion aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	137-138°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.490-1.501
Specific gravity	1.014-1.016
Other requirements
ID Test	IR HNMR
Spectrum