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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone
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| JECFA number |
500 |
| CAS number |
23550-40-5
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| FEMA number |
3376
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| COE number |
11551
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
146.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H14OS
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| Physical form/odour |
- |
| Solubility |
- |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
84 (12 mm Hg); 78 (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.475-1.485 |
| Specific gravity |
0.964 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/500.gif
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