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Flavouring Propyl thioacetate
Synonym(s) Propanethiol acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name S-Propyl thioacetate
JECFA number 485
CAS number 2307-10-0  
FEMA number 3385
COE number 11576
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 118.19 
Chemical formula C5H10OS  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 137-139
Assay min % 99
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.457-1.463
Specific gravity 0.953-0.959
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/485.gif



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