Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Allyl isothiocyanate |
Synonym(s) |
Allyl isosulfocyanate;Allyl thiocarbonimide;2-Propenyl isothiocyanate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Allyl isothiocyanate |
JECFA number |
1560 |
CAS number |
57-06-7 |
FEMA number |
2034 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.025 |
Molecular weight |
99.15 |
Chemical formula |
C4H5NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless or pale yellow liquid; Very pungent, irritating aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
150-151° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.524-1.531 |
Specific gravity |
1.013-1.020 |
Other requirements |
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