Dimeric mercapto propanone
- CAS No.
- 55704-78-4
- Chemical Name:
- Dimeric mercapto propanone
- Synonyms
- 2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-1,4-dithiane;2,5-dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-disulphocyclohexane;meaty dithiane;Cyclodithalfarol-705;Mercaptoacetone dimer;Dineric mercapto acetone;DiMethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1;Dimer of mercaptoacetone;DiMeril Merapto propanone;Dimeric mercapto propanone
- CBNumber:
- CB2500908
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H12O2S2
- Molecular Weight:
- 180.29
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00010121
- MOL File:
- 55704-78-4.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Melting point | 64 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 283.13°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.147 (estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5390 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 3450 | 2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE |
| FLAVIS Number | 15.006 | 2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-1,4-dithiane |
| Flash point | 47°C |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| pka | 12.12±0.40(Predicted) |
| form | solid |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. pork lamb chicken savory bouillon onion |
| Odor Type | meaty |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| JECFA Number | 562 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O2S2/c1-5(7)3-10-6(2,8)4-9-5/h7-8H,3-4H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | NHKIYYMFGJBOTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1(O)CSC(C)(O)CS1 |
| LogP | 1.01 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 55704-78-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | N99176196Z |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,4-Dithiane-2,5-diol, 2,5-dimethyl- (55704-78-4) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12164502 |
| NACRES | NA.21 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P280-P302+P352-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P332+P313 |
| Hazard Codes | F;Xi,Xi,F |
| Risk Statements | 11-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 3335 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 2934.99.9001 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
Dimeric mercapto propanone price More Price(27)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W345001 | 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 95%, FG | 55704-78-4 | 1 each | $84.4 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W345001 | 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 95%,FG | 55704-78-4 | 25g | $107 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W345001 | 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 95%,FG | 55704-78-4 | 100g | $285 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W345001 | 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 95%,FG | 55704-78-4 | 1kg | $1940 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W345001 | 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane 95%, FG | 55704-78-4 | 1 unit | $109 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
Dimeric mercapto propanone Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
white to light yellow powder
Occurrence
Reported found in heated pork.
Uses
2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-1,4-dithiane is a useful reactant for the preparation of tetrahydrothiopyranols via a [3+3]-annulation of cyclopropane diesters.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-dithiane-2,5-diol is a member of dithianes.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 0.10%: eggy, hydrogen sulfide-like, lychee, catty, roasted meaty, vegetative, onion and garlic with chicken brothy nuances
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: roasted meaty, lychee tropical flesh-like, brothy and yeasty, eggy, bready cocoa and tomato-like.
Dimeric mercapto propanone Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tengzhou Yuanxiang Biotechnology Co., Ltd | 13153439391 | 136802066@qq.com | China | 14 | 58 |
| Ninxia Xindachang Technology Limited Company | 13832371507 | 515712684@qq.com | China | 36 | 58 |
| Tianjin Zhongxin Chemtech Co., Ltd. | 022-66880623 | sales@tjzxchem.com | China | 612 | 60 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
| ShangHai DEMO Chemical Co.,Ltd | 400-021-7337 2355568890 | sales@demochem.com | China | 2569 | 57 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Beijing Ouhe Technology Co., Ltd | 13552068683 13522913783 | 2355560935@qq.com | China | 11777 | 60 |
| JinYan Chemicals(ShangHai) Co.,Ltd. | 13817811078 | sales@jingyan-chemical.com | China | 9963 | 60 |
| Nanjing Chemlin Chemical Co., Ltd | 025-83697070 13770331960 | info@chemlin.com.cn | China | 16305 | 64 |
View Latest Price from Dimeric mercapto propanone manufacturers
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2026-09-02 | Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
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$1.00-8.00 | 1kg | 99% | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd | ||
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2026-06-30 | Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
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1KG | 98.0% | 10000KGS | Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd | ||
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2025-06-27 | Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
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$10.00-30.00 | 50KG | 99% | 500000kg | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd |
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- Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
- $1.00-8.00
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
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- Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
- 98.0%
- Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd
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- Dimeric mercapto propanone
55704-78-4
- $10.00-30.00
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd





