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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal
Synonym(s) 2-Hexenal, 4-methyl-2-[(methylthio)methyl]-
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal
JECFA number 1919
CAS number 99910-84-6
FEMA number 4566
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 172.29
Chemical formula C9H16OS
Physical form/odour Clear colourless to yellow liquid; Powerful onion meat to soup-like aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 92-102° (5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.497-1.507
Specific gravity 0.964-0.974 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum