Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methionyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
1668 |
CAS number |
16630-60-7 |
FEMA number |
4160 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
176.28 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2S |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Cabbage/sewer odour |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
232° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.458-1.463 |
Specific gravity |
0.995-1.001 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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