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Flavouring	Ethyl 4-(acetylthio)butyrate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Ethyl 4-(acetylthio)butyrate
JECFA number	1295
CAS number	104228-51-5
FEMA number	3974
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	190.26
Chemical formula	C₈H₁₄O₃S
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid; meaty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	262°
Assay min %	96
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.468-1.472
Specific gravity	1.073-1.083 (20º)
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1295-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1295-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1295-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1295-ms.gif

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