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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-furyl mercaptan |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol |
| JECFA number |
1060 |
| CAS number |
28588-74-1 |
| FEMA number |
3188 |
| COE number |
11678 |
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| Molecular weight |
114.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H6OS |
| 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 |
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| Refractive index |
1.509-1.530 |
| Specific gravity |
1.141-1.150 |
| Other requirements |
SC: Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide |
| ID Test |
NMR |
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