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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone |
| JECFA number |
500 |
| CAS number |
23550-40-5 |
| FEMA number |
3376 |
| COE number |
11551 |
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| Molecular weight |
146.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H14OS |
| Physical form/odour |
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| Solubility |
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| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
84° (12 mm Hg); 78° (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
99% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.475-1.485 |
| Specific gravity |
0.964 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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