Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)2-Mercapto-2-methylpentan-1-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-pentanol
JECFA number	1290
CAS number	258823-39-1
FEMA number	3995
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	134.24
Chemical formula	C6H14OS
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; pungent mercaptan aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	57-59° (0.6 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.476-1.483
Specific gravity	0.968-0.974 (20º)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR
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