Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butyl acetate
Synonym(s)	3-Methyl-3-sulfanylbutyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Mercapto-3-methylbutyl acetate
JECFA number	1706
CAS number	50746-09-3
FEMA number	4324
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	162.25
Chemical formula	C7H14O2S
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruit aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	69° (6 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.455-1.456
Specific gravity	1.003-1.007
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum