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Flavouring	3-Mercaptoheptyl acetate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	3-Mercaptoheptyl acetate
JECFA number	1708
CAS number	548774-80-7
FEMA number	4289
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	190.31
Chemical formula	C₉H₁₈O₂S
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Sulfury, fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water and in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	242°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.457-1.463
Specific gravity	0.980-0.984
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1708-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1708-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1708-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1708-ms.gif

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