Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	S-Methyl benzothioate
Synonym(s)	Methanethiol, benzoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	S-Methyl thiobenzoate
JECFA number	504
CAS number	5925-68-8
FEMA number	3857
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.150
Molecular weight	152.21
Chemical formula	C8H8OS
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid
Solubility	soluble in oil and alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	121-122° (22 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.574-1.580
Specific gravity	0.826-0.836
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR, MS
Spectrum