Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-(ethylthio)butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Butanoic acid, 3-(ethylthio)-, ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
ethyl 3-(ethylthio)butanoate |
JECFA number |
1922 |
CAS number |
90201-28-8 |
FEMA number |
4572 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
176.28 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O2S |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Metallic fruit-like aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
50-52° (2 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.454-1.460 |
Specific gravity |
0.981-0.987 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
![](https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/jecfa/img/jecfa73/1922-ms.gif)
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