Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1,3-Butanedithiol |
Synonym(s) |
1,3-Dimercaptobutane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1999 (Session 53) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,3-Butanedithiol |
JECFA number |
538 |
CAS number |
24330-52-7 |
FEMA number |
3529 |
COE number |
11910 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
122.24 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10S2 |
Physical form/odour |
liquid with meaty odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscible in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
91-93° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.526-1.536 |
Specific gravity |
1.052 (d20/4) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, NMR |
Spectrum |
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