Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Thiogeraniol |
Synonym(s) |
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-thiol;3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl mercaptan |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-2(trans),6-octadiene-1-thiol |
JECFA number |
524 |
CAS number |
39067-80-6 |
FEMA number |
3472 |
COE number |
11583 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.31 |
Chemical formula |
SC6H6S |
Physical form/odour |
yellow to orange liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
58° (0.35 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% (+ 5% terpineol) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.503-1.513 |
Specific gravity |
0.903-0.921 |
Other requirements |
trans:cis isomer ratio = 6:1 |
ID Test |
IR, MS, NMR |
Spectrum |
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