Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)butyl isothiocyanate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylthio)butane |
JECFA number |
1892 |
CAS number |
4430-36-8 |
FEMA number |
4414 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
161.29 |
Chemical formula |
C6H11NS2 |
Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow liquid; Penetrating raddish-like aroma |
Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
134-136° (14 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.551-1.556 |
Specific gravity |
1.080-1.086 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa69/1892-ms.gif)
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