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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)-(2Z)-propenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Propenoic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, ethyl ester, (2Z)- |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(Z)-ethyl 3-(methylthio)acrylate |
| JECFA number |
1915 |
| CAS number |
136115-66-7 |
| FEMA number |
4563 |
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| Molecular weight |
146.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Acrid sweet onion-like aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
200-202° |
| Assay min % |
88% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.510-1.541 |
| Specific gravity |
1.081-1.090 |
| Other requirements |
SC: 7-9% Ethyl 3-(methylthio)-trans-2-propenoate |
| ID Test |
MS |
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