Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Methylthiohexanal
Synonym(s)	3-Methylthiohexaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-(Methylthio)hexanal
JECFA number	469
CAS number	38433-74-8
FEMA number	3877
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	146.25
Chemical formula	C7H14OS
Physical form/odour	clear colourless liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, triacetin and heptane
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 2 ml 70% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	81°
Assay min %	95.8%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.475-1.485
Specific gravity	0.967-0.968
Other requirements
ID Test	IR, HNMR
Spectrum