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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
2-Propanethiol
Synonym(s)
Isopropyl mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation
2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
2-Propanethiol
JECFA number
510
CAS number
75-33-2
FEMA number
3897
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
76.16
Chemical formula
C3H8S
Physical form/odour
colourless liquid with onion odour
Solubility
soluble in oil and alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)
57-60°
Assay min %
98%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.428-1.434
Specific gravity
0.814-0.819
Other requirements
ID Test
IR, MS, CNMR, HNMR
Spectrum