Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,5-Diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,5-Diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane |
JECFA number |
1686 |
CAS number |
54644-28-9 |
FEMA number |
4030 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
15.049 |
Molecular weight |
180.36 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12S3 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, yellow liquid; Powerful, sulfureous aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in heptane and triacetin; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
70-72° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% (sum of cis and trans isomers) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.558-1.570 |
Specific gravity |
1.147-1.160 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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