Food safety and quality
|
|
|
Flavouring |
Methyl isobutanethioate |
Synonym(s) |
Propanethioic acid, 2-methyl-, S-methyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
|
Chemical name |
S-methyl 2-methylpropanethioate |
JECFA number |
1937 |
CAS number |
42075-42-3 |
FEMA number |
4586 |
COE number |
|
FLAVIS number |
|
Molecular weight |
118.2 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10OS |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Penetrating fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
70-72° (100 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
|
Refractive index |
1.455-1.461 |
Specific gravity |
0.961-0.967 (20°) |
Other requirements |
|
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
|
|
|
|