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Flavouring Isopropyl isothiocyanate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Isothiocyanatopropane
JECFA number 1888
CAS number 2253-73-8  
FEMA number 4425
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 101.17 
Chemical formula C4H7NS  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Penetrating mustard-like aroma 
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 68-70 (67 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.489-1.497
Specific gravity 0.947-0.955
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1888-ms.gif



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