p-Dithiane-2,5-diol
[CAS# 40018-26-6]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Alcoholic spice >> Alicyclic alcohol
• Name: p-Dithiane-2,5-diol
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane; 1,4-Dithiane-2,5-diol; 4-Dithiane-2,5-diol
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₂S₂
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• CAS Registry Number: 40018-26-6
• EC Number: 254-751-6
• FEMA: 3826

Properties

• Melting point: 130-145 ºC (dec.)
• Water solubility: 3.9 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R22;R41;R43;R52/53
• Safety Description: S24;S26;S37/39;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1A	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319