Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-1-Phenylethylmercaptan
Synonym(s)	1-Phenylethylthiol;1-Phenyl ethanethiol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Phenylethanethiol
JECFA number	1665
CAS number	6263-65-6
FEMA number	4061
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	138.23
Chemical formula	C8H10S
Physical form/odour	Yellow oily liquid; Meat-like, pungent odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	207-208°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.579-1.585
Specific gravity	1.017-1.021
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum