Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-3-Mercapto-1-butyl acetate
Synonym(s)	3-Mercaptobutyl acetate;3-Thiobutyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Mercapto-1-butyl acetate
JECFA number	1705
CAS number	89534-38-3
FEMA number	4325
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	148.23
Chemical formula	C6H12O2S
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruit aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	77° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.459
Specific gravity	1.025-1.029
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum