Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(3-Methylthio)propanol |
Synonym(s) |
Methionol;(Methylmercapto)propyl alcohol;3-(Methylthio)propyl alcohol;Methyl 3-hydroxypropyl sulfide;3-Hydroxypropyl methyl sulfide |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propanol |
JECFA number |
461 |
CAS number |
505-10-2 |
FEMA number |
3415 |
COE number |
11554 |
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Molecular weight |
106.18 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10OS |
Physical form/odour |
pale yellowish, mobile liquid; powerful sweet, soup or meat-like odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
195°; 93-94° (17mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.483-1.493 |
Specific gravity |
1.027-1.033 |
Other requirements |
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