Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Hexenyl 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 |
6-Isothiocyanato-1-hexene |
JECFA number |
1894 |
CAS number |
49776-81-0 |
FEMA number |
4421 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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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 |
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Refractive index |
1.506-1.516 |
Specific gravity |
0.955-0.965 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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