diisoamyl trisulfide
3-methyl-1-(3-methylbutyltrisulfanyl)butane
Identification
| Name | diisoamyl trisulfide |
| CAS Number | 955371-64-9 |
| FDA UNII | 3U69NSA96G |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H22 S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.48034000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.153.039C |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1934 diisoamyl trisulfide |
| FEMA Number | 4580 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 955371-64-9 ; DIISOAMYL TRISULFIDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98500 to 0.99100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.206 to 8.256 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51800 to 1.52400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 89.00 to 91.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg |
| Soluble in | water, 0.4054 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | sulfurous garlic |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for diisoamyl trisulfide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 0.01000 |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 0.01000 |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 0.00100 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 0.01000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
bis(3-
methyl butyl) trisulfane
3-
methyl-1-(3-methylbutyltrisulfanyl)butane
bis(3-
methylbutyl)trisulfane
trisulfide, bis(3-methylbutyl)
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