Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Synonym(s)	2-Methanesulfanylethanol;Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide;beta-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide;beta-Methylmercaptoethanol;beta-(Methylthio)ethanol;2-Methylmercaptoethanol;2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-(Methylthio)ethanol
JECFA number	1297
CAS number	5271-38-5
FEMA number	4004
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.179
Molecular weight	92.16
Chemical formula	C3H8OS
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid; powerful meat-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	169-171°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.490-1.498
Specific gravity	1.055-1.065 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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