Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,6-Dimethyl(thiophenol)
Synonym(s)	2,5-Xylenethiol
Latest JECFA evaluation	1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,6-Dimethylbenzenthiol
JECFA number	530
CAS number	118-72-9
FEMA number	3666
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	138.23
Chemical formula	C8H10S
Physical form/odour	colourless to yellow liquid with strong odour
Solubility	slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	87°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.527-1.531
Specific gravity	1.044 (d20/4)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR, HNMR, MS
Spectrum