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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 5-Hexenyl isothiocyanate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6-Isothiocyanato-1-hexene
JECFA number 1894
CAS number 49776-81-0
FEMA number 4421
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 141.24
Chemical formula C7H11NS
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Pungent irritating aroma
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 74-76° (3 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.506-1.516
Specific gravity 0.955-0.965 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum