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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Allyl propyl disulfide
Synonym(s) 4,5-Dithia-1-octene;Propyl allyl disulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Allyl propyl disulfide
JECFA number 1700
CAS number 2179-59-1
FEMA number 4073
COE number 600
FLAVIS number 12.021
Molecular weight 148.29
Chemical formula C6H12S2
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellowish liquid; Fruity, garlic odour
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 66° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 93%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.497-1.517
Specific gravity 0.999-1.005
Other requirements Also contains 1-2% allyl propyl sulfide and 1-2% dipropylsulfide
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum