Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl beta-(methylthio)propionate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate |
JECFA number |
476 |
CAS number |
13327-56-5 |
FEMA number |
3343 |
COE number |
11476 |
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Molecular weight |
148.23 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with onion-like, fruity, sweet odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 1 mL 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
89-91° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.457-1.463 |
Specific gravity |
1.030-1.035 |
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