Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Phenethyl isothiocyanate
Synonym(s)	2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate;Isothiocyanic acid, phenethyl ester;beta-Phenethyl isothiocyanate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Phenethyl isothiocyanate
JECFA number	1563
CAS number	130638
FEMA number	4014
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.193
Molecular weight	163.24
Chemical formula	C9H9NS
Physical form/odour	Nearly Colourless liquid; Strong green irritating aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in triacetin and heptane
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	139-140°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.586-1.590
Specific gravity	1.087-1.097
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum