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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3-Methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate |
| Synonym(s) |
3-Methylmercaptopropyl isothiocyanate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate
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| JECFA number |
1564 |
| CAS number |
505-79-3
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| FEMA number |
3312
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
12.030
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| Molecular weight |
147.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H9NS2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Raddish-like, irritating aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
254° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.560-1.566 |
| Specific gravity |
1.099-1.105 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1564.gif
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