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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Butanal dibenzyl thioacetal (Safety evaluation not completed)
Synonym(s) {[1-(benzylsulfanyl)butyl]sulfanyl}methylbenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name benzyl(1-(benzyloxy)butyl)sulfane
JECFA number 1939
CAS number 101780-73-8
FEMA number 4589
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 302.5
Chemical formula C18H22S2
Physical form/odour Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Pungent fruity aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 199-201° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.585-1.591 (25°)
Specific gravity 1.073-1.079
Other requirements Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test MS
Spectrum