Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3-Butanedithiol |
Synonym(s) |
2,3-Dimercaptobutane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1999 (Session 53) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,3-Butanedithiol |
JECFA number |
539 |
CAS number |
4532-64-3 |
FEMA number |
3477 |
COE number |
725 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.24 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10S2 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
69-70° (28 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.517-1.527 |
Specific gravity |
0.997 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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