Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl octyl sulfide
Synonym(s)	Methyl(octyl)sulfane;2-Thiadecane;1-Methylthiooctane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-methylsulfanyloctane
JECFA number	1909
CAS number	3698-95-1
FEMA number	4573
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	160.32
Chemical formula	C9H20S
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Pungent unpleasant odour
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	217-219°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.445-1.465
Specific gravity	0.840-0.860 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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