Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl o-tolyl disulfide;Disulfide, methyl 2-methylphenyl |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-methyl-2-(o-tolyl)disulfane |
JECFA number |
1935 |
CAS number |
35379-09-0 |
FEMA number |
4579 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.3 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10S2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Strong sulphureous aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
90° (3 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.605-1.611 |
Specific gravity |
1.130-1.136 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa73/1935-ms.gif)
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