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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 5-Methylfurfurylmercaptan
Synonym(s) 5-Methyl-2-furanmethanethiol;2-Furanmethanethiol, 5-methyl;(5-Methylfurfuryl)mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation 2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (5-Methylfuran-2-yl)methanethiol
JECFA number 2090
CAS number 59303-05-8
FEMA number 4697
COE number
FLAVIS number 13.149
Molecular weight 128.19
Chemical formula C6H8OS
Physical form/odour Colourless to yellow clear liquid; Sulfurous roasted coffee aroma
Solubility Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 177-179°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.523-1.529
Specific gravity 1.047-1.057
Other requirements
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