Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethylthiophenol |
Synonym(s) |
2-Ethylphenyl mercaptan |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethylbenzenethiol |
JECFA number |
529 |
CAS number |
4500-58-7 |
FEMA number |
3345 |
COE number |
11666 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
138.23 |
Chemical formula |
C8H10S |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with disagreeable odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
203-205° |
Assay min % |
98% (+1-2% 2-ethylphenol) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.568-1.570 |
Specific gravity |
1.040-1.045 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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