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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal |
| JECFA number |
1292 |
| CAS number |
227456-28-2 |
| FEMA number |
3994 |
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| Molecular weight |
132.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12OS |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear viscous oil; sharp, penetrating aroma reminiscent of onion |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
98-100° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.523-1.529 |
| Specific gravity |
1.095-1.103 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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