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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane |
| JECFA number |
464 |
| CAS number |
67715-80-4 |
| FEMA number |
3578 |
| COE number |
11540 |
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| Molecular weight |
160.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H16OS |
| Physical form/odour |
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| Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscible in alcohol and oil |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
89-90° (12mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
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| Refractive index |
1.475-1.485 |
| Specific gravity |
0.970-0.982 |
| Other requirements |
80-90% cis isomer |
| ID Test |
MS |
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