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Flavouring O-Ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
Synonym(s) Ethoxy carbonyl furfurylthiol
O-Ethyl S-(2-furanylmethyl)thiocarbonate
O-Ethyl S-(furan-2-ylmethyl) thiocarbonate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name O-Ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
JECFA number 1526
CAS number 376595-42-5  
FEMA number 4043
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 186.23 
Chemical formula C8H10O3S  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Spicy, floral aroma 
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; Soluble in diether ether, ethyl acetate 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 130-135°
Assay min % 99%
Acid value max 5
Refractive index 1.504-1.510
Specific gravity 1.167-1.173
Other requirements Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test HNMR IR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1526-hnmr.gif
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