Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Butyl isothiocyanate |
Synonym(s) |
Butyl mustard oil |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Butyl isothiocyanate |
JECFA number |
1561 |
CAS number |
592-82-5 |
FEMA number |
4082 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.107 |
Molecular weight |
115.2 |
Chemical formula |
C5H9NS |
Physical form/odour |
Yellowish liquid; Strong irritating green aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
167° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.492-1.498 |
Specific gravity |
0.952-0.958 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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