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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
S-Methyl propanethioate |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
S-Methyl propanethioate |
| JECFA number |
1678 |
| CAS number |
5925-75-7 |
| FEMA number |
4172 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
12.165 |
| Molecular weight |
104.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H8OS |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, milk-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
119-120° |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.458-1.464 |
| Specific gravity |
0.990-0.996 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
 
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