Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Bis(2-methylphenyl) disulfide (Safety evaluation not completed)
Synonym(s)	2,2'-Dimethyldiphenyl disulfide;Bis(o-tolyl) disulfide;Disulfide, bis(2-methylphenyl)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1,2-di-o-tolyldisulfane
JECFA number	1931
CAS number	4032-80-8
FEMA number	4576
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	246.39
Chemical formula	C14H14S2
Physical form/odour	Solid; Burnt sugar aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed; m.p. = 36-40 °C
ID Test	HNMR MS
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