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2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 55704-78-4

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2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane
CAS NO : 55704-78-4
EC NO : 259-770-3
MF : C6H12O2S2
MW : 180.2883
Specification : 99% min
Packing : 25kg 50kg drum or bag
Product description : What is the chemical of 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane? Appearance: White to pale yellow powder or white crystalline solid; Odor: When the concentration of propylene glycol is 0.10%, it presents a Savory aroma similar to pork, lamb, chicken, thick soup, and onion, with a fragrance type of "meat". Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and methanol ; Assay: 99% min by HPLC ; IR Identity: conform to standard ; HNMR: conform to standard ; carbon spectrum: conform to standard ; Water by K. F.:0.5% max or as per the customer’s request ; Loss on drying:0.5% max. or as per the customer’s request ; Melting point: 64 °C; ============================================================================= purpose Main application: As a food spice, it is especially used to mix meat essence and enhance the flavor of meat products. Regulations allow: According to the Chinese national standard GB 2760-1996, dimercaptoacetone is allowed to be used as a food flavoring agent. Usage limit (FEMA standard): Baked products: 7.5 mg/kg Meat products: 2.0 mg/kg Safety: Listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) substance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Other uses: It is also used as the raw material of synthetic perfume and used in daily chemical essence. ============================================================================== synthetic route The detailed synthesis route of dimercaptoacetone is not clearly provided in the public information. But according to its chemical structure (2,5-dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane), its synthesis can usually be achieved through the following pathways: Starting materials: Acetone and hydrogen sulfide (or thiol compounds) are used as raw materials. Reaction pathway: Acetone reacts with hydrogen sulfide under acidic conditions to produce 2-mercaptoacetone. Oxidative coupling reaction occurs between 2-mercaptoacetone molecules, forming disulfide bonds (- S-S -), and ultimately cyclizing to form 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane (i.e. dimercaptoacetone). Reaction conditions: Usually carried out under mild heating and inert atmosphere to avoid excessive oxidation. Purification: The product can be purified by recrystallization (such as using ethanol or acetone) to obtain high-purity white crystals. This synthesis route is a common "one pot method" or two-step method in industry, which complies with the production standards of food grade spices six
Uses : used to mix meat essence and enhance the flavor of meat products
Synonyms : Dimeric mercapto propanone;Dimeril mercapto propanone;2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane;
Molecular Structure : 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 55704-78-4
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