Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)butyrate |
JECFA number |
480 |
CAS number |
233665-96-8 |
FEMA number |
3836 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.089 |
Molecular weight |
162.24 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14O2S |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with sulfury odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
101-103° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.462-1.468 |
Specific gravity |
0.880-0.887 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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