| FEMA | 3484 |
| CAS | 540-63-6 |
| EINECS | 208-752-3 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 532 |
| CoE Number | 11467 |
| Organoleptic Notes |
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| Odor | sulfurous sulfurous, meaty, |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | Present in cooked chicken and beef. Flavouring ingredient 1,2-Ethanedithiol is an odorous, colorless liquid with the formula C2H4(SH)2. It has a very characteristic odour which is compared by many people to rotten cabbage. It is a common building block in organic synthesis and an excellent ligand for metal ions. |