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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(3-Methylthio)propanol |
| Synonym(s) |
3-Hydroxypropyl methyl sulfide
Methionol
Methyl 3-hydroxypropyl sulfide
(Methylmercapto)propyl alcohol
3-(Methylthio)propyl alcohol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propanol
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| JECFA number |
461 |
| CAS number |
505-10-2
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| FEMA number |
3415
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| COE number |
11554
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
106.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H10OS
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| Physical form/odour |
pale yellowish, mobile liquid; powerful sweet, soup or meat-like odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
195; 93-94 (17mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.483-1.493 |
| Specific gravity |
1.027-1.033 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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