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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (+/-)-4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanol
JECFA number 1669
CAS number 31539-84-1
FEMA number 4158
COE number
FLAVIS number 12.252
Molecular weight 134.24
Chemical formula C6H14OS
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid; Floral, fruity aroma
Solubility Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 50-51° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.463-1.468
Specific gravity 1.154-1.158
Other requirements
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum