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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)butyl isothiocyanate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylthio)butane
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| JECFA number |
1892 |
| CAS number |
4430-36-8
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| FEMA number |
4414
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
161.29 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H11NS2
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| Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow liquid; Penetrating raddish-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
134-136 (14 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.551-1.556 |
| Specific gravity |
1.080-1.086 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1892-ms.gif
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