Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Thioacetic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethanethioic acid
JECFA number	1676
CAS number	507-09-5
FEMA number	4210
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.199
Molecular weight	76.12
Chemical formula	C2H4OS
Physical form/odour	Pale yellow liquid; Cooked brown and roasted meat aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water, diethyl ether and acetone
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	88-93°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.459-1.466
Specific gravity	1.063-1.067
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum