Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 3-mercaptobutanoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 3-mercaptobutanoate |
JECFA number |
1674 |
CAS number |
54051-19-3 |
FEMA number |
4167 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
134.2 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10O2S |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Pungent, onion-like aroma |
Solubility |
Sparingly soluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
75° (16 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.453-1.459 |
Specific gravity |
1.053-1.057 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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