Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-(Methylthio)butanal |
Synonym(s) |
Butyraldehyde, 4(methylthio);4-(Methylthio)butyraldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
BP, RI, SG |
Chemical name |
4-Methylthiobutanal |
JECFA number |
468 |
CAS number |
42919-64-2 |
FEMA number |
3414 |
COE number |
11542 |
FLAVIS number |
12.061 |
Molecular weight |
118.19 |
Chemical formula |
C5H10OS |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
112-115° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.507-1.513 |
Specific gravity |
1.034-1.042 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, NMR |
Spectrum |
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