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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Methyl 3-(methylthio)butanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
3-(Methylthio) butyric acid methyl ester;3-Methylsulfanyl-butyric acid methyl ester |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Methyl 3-(methylthio)butanoate |
| JECFA number |
1690 |
| CAS number |
207983-28-6 |
| FEMA number |
4166 |
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| Molecular weight |
148.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sweet, cooked aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
87° (58 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.468-1.474 |
| Specific gravity |
1.029-1.033 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
HNMR |
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