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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal
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| JECFA number |
1292 |
| CAS number |
227456-28-2
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| FEMA number |
3994
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
132.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12OS
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear viscous oil; sharp, penetrating aroma reminiscent of onion |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
98-100° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96 |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.523-1.529 |
| Specific gravity |
1.095-1.103 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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