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Flavouring	3-Mercapto-2-methylpentan-1-ol (racemic)
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanol
JECFA number	1291
CAS number	227456-27-1
FEMA number	3996
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	134.24
Chemical formula	C₆H₁₄OS
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; onion like aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	50° (0.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.480-1.490
Specific gravity	0.985-0.995
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1291-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1291-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1291-ir.gif

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