Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl isothiocyanate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Isothiocyanatoethane |
JECFA number |
1885 |
CAS number |
542-85-8 |
FEMA number |
4420 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
87.14 |
Chemical formula |
C3H5NS |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Sharp mustard-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
130-132° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.510-1.515 |
Specific gravity |
0.997-1.004 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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