Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethanethiol |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl mercaptan |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethanethiol |
JECFA number |
1659 |
CAS number |
75-08-1 |
FEMA number |
4258 |
COE number |
546 |
FLAVIS number |
12.017 |
Molecular weight |
62.14 |
Chemical formula |
C2H6S |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Fruity, sulfur aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
35° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.425-1.431 |
Specific gravity |
0.833-0.839 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR IR |
Spectrum |
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