THIODIPROPIONIC ACID
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA
(2003). An ADI of 0-3 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 388
DEFINITION
Chemical names 3,3'-Thiodipropionic acid, diethyl sulfide 2,2'-dicarboxylic acid, thiodihydracrylic acid, ß,ß'-thiodipropionic acid
C.A.S. number 111-17-1
Chemical formula C6H10O4S
Formula weight 178.21
Assay Not less than 98.5%
DESCRIPTION White crystalline solid having a slight characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USESAntioxidant
