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Flavouring	2-Isopropyl-4,6-dimethyl and 4-Isopropyl-2,6-dimethyldihydro-1,3,5-dithiazine (mixture)
Synonym(s)	2-Isopropyl-4,6-dimethyldihydro-4H-1,3,5-dithiazine;Dimethyl isopropyl dihydro-1,3,5-dithiazine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Mixture of Dihydro-2-isopropyl-4,6-dimethyl-4H-1,3,5-dithiazine and Dihydro-4-isopropyl-2,6-dimethyl-4H-1,3,5-dithiazine
JECFA number	1047
CAS number	104691-41-0
FEMA number	3782
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	191.36
Chemical formula	C8H17NS2
Physical form/odour	Clear to pale yellow liquid; peanuty, meaty, cocoa-like odour
Solubility	Soluble in propylene glycol, triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	104-115° (1.7 mm Hg)
Assay min %	71%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.496-1.500
Specific gravity	0.951-0.959
Other requirements	[44% 2-Isopropyl-4,6-dimethyl; 27% 4-Isopropyl-2,6-dimethyl]SC: 2,4,6-Trimethyldihydro-1,3,5-dithiazine; 6-Methyl-2,4-diisopropyl-1,3,5-dithiazine; 4-Methyl-2,6-diisopropyl-1,3,5-dithiazine; 2,4,6-Triisopropyl-dihydro-1,3,5-dithiazine
ID Test	MS
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