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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Methyl 3-mercaptobutanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Methyl 3-mercaptobutanoate
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| JECFA number |
1674 |
| CAS number |
54051-19-3
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| FEMA number |
4167
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
134.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H10O2S
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Pungent, onion-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Sparingly soluble |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
75° (16 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.453-1.459 |
| Specific gravity |
1.053-1.057 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1674-hnmr.gif
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