Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol |
Synonym(s) |
2-Butanethiol, 4-methoxy-2-methyl- |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
4-Methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol |
JECFA number |
548 |
CAS number |
94087-83-9 |
FEMA number |
3785 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.145 |
Molecular weight |
134.24 |
Chemical formula |
C6H14OS |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
59° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR, IR, MS |
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