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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 3-Mercaptoheptyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Mercaptoheptyl acetate
JECFA number 1708
CAS number 548774-80-7
FEMA number 4289
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 190.31
Chemical formula C9H18O2S
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Sulfury, fruity aroma
Solubility Soluble in water and in fats
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 242°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.457-1.463
Specific gravity 0.980-0.984
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