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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3,4-Dimethylthiophene |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3,4-Dimethylthiophene |
| JECFA number |
2110 |
| CAS number |
632-15-5 |
| FEMA number |
4645 |
| COE number |
11610 |
| FLAVIS number |
15.065 |
| Molecular weight |
112.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8S |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Savoury roasted onion aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
144-146° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.517-1.523 |
| Specific gravity |
1.002-1.008 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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