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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
3-(Methylthio)propylamine |
| Synonym(s) |
S-Methylhomocysteamine;1-Amino-3-(methylthio)propane;3-(Methylmercapto)propylamine;3-Aminopropyl methyl sulfide;3-(Methylsulfanyl)propylamine |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
3-(methylthio)propan-1-amine |
| JECFA number |
2004 |
| CAS number |
4104-45-4 |
| FEMA number |
4649 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
12.186 |
| Molecular weight |
105.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H11NS |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear slightly yellow liquid; Pungent penetrating aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
96-98° (60 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.489-1.495 |
| Specific gravity |
0.958-0.964 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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