Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Ethylhexanethiol
Synonym(s)	2-Ethylhexyl mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Hexanethiol, 2-ethyl-
JECFA number	519
CAS number	7341-17-5
FEMA number	3833
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.128
Molecular weight	146.29
Chemical formula	C8H18S
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid
Solubility	soluble in oil and alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	178-182°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.453-1.459
Specific gravity	0.817-0.827
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR MS IR
Spectrum