Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methylthioacetaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
(Methylmercapto)acetaldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
SG |
Chemical name |
2-Methylthioacetaldehyde |
JECFA number |
465 |
CAS number |
23328-62-3 |
FEMA number |
3206 |
COE number |
11686 |
FLAVIS number |
12.040 |
Molecular weight |
90.14 |
Chemical formula |
C3H6OS |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
70° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.466 |
Specific gravity |
1.045-1.055 |
Other requirements |
0.02% Acetal |
ID Test |
HNMR IR |
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