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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 1-Hexanethiol
Synonym(s) Hexyl mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Hexanethiol
JECFA number 518
CAS number 111-31-9
FEMA number 3842
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 118.24
Chemical formula C6H14S
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with earthy odour
Solubility soluble in oil and alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 150-154°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.444-1.452
Specific gravity 0.824-0.835
Other requirements
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