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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate |
| Synonym(s) |
Ethyl beta-(methylthio)propionate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate
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| JECFA number |
476 |
| CAS number |
13327-56-5
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| FEMA number |
3343
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| COE number |
11476
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
148.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with onion-like, fruity, sweet odour |
| Solubility |
- |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 1 mL 95% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
89-91 (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
1.457-1.463 |
| Specific gravity |
1.030-1.035 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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