Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Amyl 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 |
1-Isothiocyanatopentane |
JECFA number |
1891 |
CAS number |
629-12-9 |
FEMA number |
4417 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
129.23 |
Chemical formula |
C6H11NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Sharp green irritating aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
101-103° (35 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.495-1.501 |
Specific gravity |
0.942-0948 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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