Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-(Methylthio)pentyl isothiocyanate |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Isothiocyanato-5-(methylthio)-pentane |
JECFA number |
1896 |
CAS number |
4430-42-6 |
FEMA number |
4416 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
175.32 |
Chemical formula |
C7H13NS2 |
Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow liquid; Penetrating raddish-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
131-133° (4 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.542-1.548 |
Specific gravity |
1.055-1.061 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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