Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3,6-Diethyl-1,2,4,5-tetrathiane, mixture with 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Mixture of 3,6-Diethyl-1,2,4,5-tetrathiane and 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
JECFA number	1687
CAS number	54717-12-3;54644-28-9
FEMA number	4094
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.274
Molecular weight	212.43
Chemical formula	C6H12S4
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Cooked brown and roasted aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	64-70° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	Product is a 1% solution of a mixture of the named components, purity 95% min, in vegetable oil. Molecular weight refers to C6H12S4.
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum