Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	S-Allyl-L-cysteine
Synonym(s)	(2R)-2-Amino-3-(prop-2-en-1-ylsulfanyl) propanoic acid;(2R)-3-(Allylthio)-2-aminopropanoic acid;(R)-Allylthio-2-aminopropanoic acid;S-Allylcysteine;(+)-S-Allylcysteine;S-2-Propenylcysteine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	S-Allyl-L-cysteine
JECFA number	1710
CAS number	21593-77-1
FEMA number	4322
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	161.22
Chemical formula	C6H11N1O2S
Physical form/odour	White powder; Cooked roasted brown aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp = 214-216°
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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