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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 3,5-Diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3,5-Diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
JECFA number 1686
CAS number 54644-28-9
FEMA number 4030
COE number
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
Refractive index 1.558-1.570
Specific gravity 1.147-1.160
Other requirements
ID Test HNMR
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