Molecular Formula | C6H12O2S |
Molar Mass | 148.22 |
Density | 1.032g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 197°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 177°F |
JECFA Number | 476 |
Vapor Presure | 0.324mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.032 |
Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
BRN | 1748688 |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.46(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid, with sweet smell of onion and fruit. Boiling point 196 °c, or 89-91 °c (2000Pa). |
Use | Used as food flavor |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 3334 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29309090 |
Raw Materials | Methyl Mercaptan Ethyl acrylate |
FEMA | 3343 | ETHYL 3-METHYLTHIOPROPIONATE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): beverages, ice cream, candied fruit, gelatin and pudding, 1; Candy, baked goods, 2. |
Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies that it is allowed to make a month J of flavorant. use as food flavor |
production method | results from the reaction of ethyl acrylate with methyl mercaptan in the presence of sodium methoxide. |