Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 3-methyl-1-butenyl disulfide |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 3-methyl-1-butenyl disulfide |
JECFA number |
571 |
CAS number |
233666-09-6 |
FEMA number |
3865 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.218 |
Molecular weight |
148.28 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12S2 |
Physical form/odour |
pale yellow liquid with powerful odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
86-87° (21 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.380-1.390 |
Specific gravity |
0.830-0.835 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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