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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Propyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-(propyldithio)furan |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-3-furyl propyldisulfide |
| JECFA number |
1065 |
| CAS number |
61197-09-9 |
| FEMA number |
3607 |
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| Molecular weight |
188.32 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H12OS2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Liquid; meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
75.5-79° (1.4 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
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| Refractive index |
1.534-1.539 |
| Specific gravity |
1.094-1.104 |
| Other requirements |
[up to 2% bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide and propyl disulfide] |
| ID Test |
IR NMR |
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