Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-1-propanethiol |
Synonym(s) |
Isobutyl mercaptan |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-1-propanethiol |
JECFA number |
512 |
CAS number |
513-44-0 |
FEMA number |
3874 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
90.19 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10S |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with cooked vegetable, mustard-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in oil and alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
87-89° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.437-1.444 |
Specific gravity |
0.829-0.836 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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