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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-(Methylthio)hexyl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)hexyl acetate |
| JECFA number |
481 |
| CAS number |
51755-85-2 |
| FEMA number |
3789 |
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| Molecular weight |
190.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H18O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
| Solubility |
soluble in water and fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
75° (5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.461-1.469 |
| Specific gravity |
0.982-0.990 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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