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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-(Methylthio)propyl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
3-Acetoxypropyl methyl sulfide;Methionyl acetate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-(Methylthio)propyl acetate |
| JECFA number |
478 |
| CAS number |
16630-55-0 |
| FEMA number |
3883 |
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| Molecular weight |
148.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with fatty, estery odour |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
201-202° |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.461-1.467 |
| Specific gravity |
1.036-1.044 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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