Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-(Methylthio)ethyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
2-Acetoxyethyl methyl sulfide;Ethanol, 2-(methylthio)-, 1-acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-(methylthio)ethyl acetate |
JECFA number |
1913 |
CAS number |
5862-47-5 |
FEMA number |
4560 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.248 |
Molecular weight |
134.2 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10O2S |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Sweet rancid meat-like aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
73° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.456-1.467 |
Specific gravity |
1.056-1.076 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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