Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Pentanethiol
Synonym(s)	3-Pentyl mercaptan;3-Mercapopentane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Pentane-3-thiol
JECFA number	2083
CAS number	616-31-9
FEMA number	4694
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	104.21
Chemical formula	C5H12S
Physical form/odour	Clear to pale yellow liquid; Fruity roasted savoury aroma
Solubility	Very Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	112-113°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.444 - 1.448
Specific gravity	0.825-0.830 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR HNMR
Spectrum