Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl ethyl trisulfide |
Synonym(s) |
2,3,4-Trithiohexane;Ethyl methyl trisulfide |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Trisulfide, ethyl methyl |
JECFA number |
583 |
CAS number |
31499-71-5 |
FEMA number |
3861 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.155 |
Molecular weight |
140.28 |
Chemical formula |
C3H8S3 |
Physical form/odour |
pale yellow liquid with powerful odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
46-47° (4 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.510-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
0.955-0.965 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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