Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-(2-Furfurylthio)-propanone
Synonym(s)	(Furfurylthio)acetone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-[(Furan-2-ylmethyl)sulfanyl]propan-2-one
JECFA number	2096
CAS number	58066-86-7
FEMA number	4676
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.135
Molecular weight	170.23
Chemical formula	C8H10O2S
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellow clear liquid; Roasted coffee aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	281-282°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.525-1.531
Specific gravity	1.146-1.154
Other requirements
ID Test	IR HNMR
Spectrum