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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
1-Pentanethiol
Synonym(s)
Amyl mercaptan;Pentyl mercaptan;Amyl hydrosulfide;Amyl sulfhydrate
Latest JECFA evaluation
2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
Pentane-1-thiol
JECFA number
1662
CAS number
110-66-7
FEMA number
4333
COE number
FLAVIS number
12.191
Molecular weight
104.22
Chemical formula
C5H12S
Physical form/odour
Colourless liquid; Meaty aroma
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
124-126°
Assay min %
97%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.441-1.450
Specific gravity
0.831-0.844
Other requirements
ID Test
CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum