ETHYL METHYL DISULFIDE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-105.91 °C

Boiling point:

137°C

Density 

1.0200

refractive index 

1.5325 (estimate)

FEMA 

4040 | ETHYL METHYL DISULFIDE

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous truffle

Odor Type

sulfurous

JECFA Number

1693

LogP

2.30

EPA Substance Registry System

Disulfide, ethyl methyl (20333-39-5)

ETHYL METHYL DISULFIDE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Ethyl methyl disulfide has an aroma similar to white truffles

Occurrence

Reportedly present in cabbage, kohlrabi, cheese, beef, pork, coffee and durian (Durio zibethinus).

Uses

It is reported that Ethyl Methyl Disulfide is a volatile organic compound evolved from decaying human body .

Preparation

Prepared in a patented process by a reaction of steam containing mercaptans and hydrogen sulfide with a reactive iron oxide.

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• Butyl disulfide
• sec-Butyl disulfide
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