Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1-(Methylthio)-3-octanone |
Synonym(s) |
1-(Methylthio)octan-3-one;1-Methyl sulfanyl octan-3-one |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-(Methylsulfanyl)octan-3-one |
JECFA number |
2086 |
CAS number |
61837-77-2 |
FEMA number |
4707 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.247 |
Molecular weight |
174.3 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18OS |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Meaty aroma with dairy undertones upon dilution |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Soluble in non-polar solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
254-255° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.461-1.463 |
Specific gravity |
0.920-0.930 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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