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Flavouring	Allyl thiohexanoate
Synonym(s)	2-(Allylsulfanyl)-1-heptene hydrate Hexanethioic acid, S-2-propenyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Allyl butanethioate
JECFA number	1681
CAS number	156420-69-8
FEMA number	4076
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	12.275
Molecular weight	172.29
Chemical formula	C₉H₁₆OS
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity, sulphureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in heptane and triacetin; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	195-196°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.473-1.479
Specific gravity	0.930-0.934
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1681-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1681-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1681-ms.gif

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