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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Methyl 1-propenyl disulfide
Synonym(s) Methyl propenyl disulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Information required ID, A, SG
Chemical name Disulfide, methyl 1-propenyl
JECFA number 569
CAS number 5905-47-5
FEMA number 3576
COE number 11712
FLAVIS number 12.075
Molecular weight 120.23
Chemical formula C4H8S2
Physical form/odour colourless liquid
Solubility
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 53-98° (14 mm Hg)
Assay min % 90%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.5415-1.5515
Specific gravity 0.955-0.961
Other requirements min 4% Dipropyl disulfide, 2% 1-Propenyl disulfide
ID Test NMR
Spectrum