Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethanethiol
Synonym(s)	Ethyl mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethanethiol
JECFA number	1659
CAS number	75-08-1
FEMA number	4258
COE number	546
FLAVIS number	12.017
Molecular weight	62.14
Chemical formula	C2H6S
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellow liquid; Fruity, sulfur aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	35°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.425-1.431
Specific gravity	0.833-0.839
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR IR
Spectrum