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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol |
| Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl mercaptan
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol
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| JECFA number |
1063 |
| CAS number |
55764-23-3
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| FEMA number |
3451
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| COE number |
11457
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
128.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8OS
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear yellow-orange liquid; meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
70° (30 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.500-1.520 |
| Specific gravity |
1.138-1.144 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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