Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	L-Methionylglycine
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	{[(2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoyl]amino}acetic acid
JECFA number	2122
CAS number	14486-03-4
FEMA number	4692
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	206.26
Chemical formula	C7H14N2O3S
Physical form/odour	White powder; Savoury meaty with cheesy notes aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Practically insoluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. 190-201° (decomposition)
ID Test	MS HNMR
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