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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% |
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| Refractive index |
1.461-1.463 |
| Specific gravity |
0.920-0.930 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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