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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-furyl mercaptan
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
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| JECFA number |
1060 |
| CAS number |
28588-74-1
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| FEMA number |
3188
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| COE number |
11678
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
114.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H6OS
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| Physical form/odour |
Pale pink to pale orange liquid; aroma of roasted meat |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
57-60° (44 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.509-1.530 |
| Specific gravity |
1.141-1.150 |
| Other requirements |
SC: Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1060.gif
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