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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane
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| JECFA number |
464 |
| CAS number |
67715-80-4
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| FEMA number |
3578
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| COE number |
11540
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
160.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H16OS
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| Physical form/odour |
- |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscible in alcohol and oil |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
89-90 (12mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.475-1.485 |
| Specific gravity |
0.970-0.982 |
| Other requirements |
80-90% cis isomer |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/464.gif
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