Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Dimercaptomethane |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methanedithiol |
JECFA number |
1661 |
CAS number |
6725-64-0 |
FEMA number |
4097 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.243 |
Molecular weight |
80.17 |
Chemical formula |
C1H4S2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Pungent odour |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
117-119° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.578-1.584 |
Specific gravity |
0.827-0.831 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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