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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Methyl-1-methylthio-2-butene
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methyl-1-methylthio-2-butene
JECFA number 1683
CAS number 89534-74-7
FEMA number 4173
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 116.23
Chemical formula C6H12S
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Cooked brown and roasted meat aroma
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 78°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.468-1.474
Specific gravity 0.859-0.864
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