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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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