Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
6-(Methylthio)hexyl 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-6-(methylthio)-hexane |
JECFA number |
1897 |
CAS number |
4430-39-1 |
FEMA number |
4415 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
189.34 |
Chemical formula |
C8H15NS2 |
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) |
128-129° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.534-1.540 |
Specific gravity |
1.035-1.041 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa69/1897-ms.gif)
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