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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
Ethyl beta-(methylthio)propionate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate |
| JECFA number |
475 |
| CAS number |
4455-13-4 |
| FEMA number |
3835 |
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| Molecular weight |
134.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H10O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity odour |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
70-72° (25 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.454-1.462 |
| Specific gravity |
1.038-1.043 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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