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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Pentenyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane (mixture of isomers) (Safety evaluation not completed)
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Mixture of (Z)-2-(pent-2-en-1-yl)-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane and (E)-2-(pent-2-en-1-yl)-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane
JECFA number 1944
CAS number 1094004-39-3
FEMA number 4526
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 214.37
Chemical formula C12H22OS
Physical form/odour Clear colourless to yellow liquid; Sharp penetrating garlic aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 295-300°
Assay min % 88%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.456-1.489
Specific gravity 0.883-0.974
Other requirements Safety evaluation not completed; 88% mixture of isomers (80% Z; 8% E); SC: 5-8 % 2-[(2e)-Pent-2-en-1-yl]-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane; 2-3% 2-[(1z)-Pent-1-en-1-yl]-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane
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