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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)butanol |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-(Methylthio)-1-butanol |
| JECFA number |
462 |
| CAS number |
20582-85-8 |
| FEMA number |
3600 |
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| Molecular weight |
120.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H12OS |
| Physical form/odour |
sulfury,potato, or green vegetable odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in water and fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
62-67° (0.35-0.40 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.488-1.498 |
| Specific gravity |
0.990-0.997 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR, NMR |
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