Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Isopropyl isothiocyanate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Isothiocyanatopropane |
JECFA number |
1888 |
CAS number |
2253-73-8 |
FEMA number |
4425 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
101.17 |
Chemical formula |
C4H7NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Penetrating mustard-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
68-70° (67 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.489-1.497 |
Specific gravity |
0.947-0.955 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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