Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Pentanethiol |
Synonym(s) |
3-Pentyl mercaptan;3-Mercapopentane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Pentane-3-thiol |
JECFA number |
2083 |
CAS number |
616-31-9 |
FEMA number |
4694 |
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Molecular weight |
104.21 |
Chemical formula |
C5H12S |
Physical form/odour |
Clear to pale yellow liquid; Fruity roasted savoury aroma |
Solubility |
Very Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
112-113° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.444 - 1.448 |
Specific gravity |
0.825-0.830 (20°) |
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