Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-(Acetylmercapto)hexyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
3-Acetylthiohexyl ethanoate;3-Acetylthiohexyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1999 (Session 53) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-(Acetylmercapto)hexyl acetate |
JECFA number |
494 |
CAS number |
136954-25-1 |
FEMA number |
3816 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
218.32 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O3S |
Physical form/odour |
clear liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and heptane |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
212° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.468-1.475 |
Specific gravity |
1.035-1.040 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, MS, NMR |
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