Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methylthiomethylmercaptan
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Methylthio)methanethiol
JECFA number	1675
CAS number	29414-47-9
FEMA number	4185
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.242
Molecular weight	94.2
Chemical formula	C2H6S2
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless liquid; Pungent, sulfureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	40° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.552-1.556
Specific gravity	1.040-1.046
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR
Spectrum