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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan
Synonym(s) 2-Methyl-5-thiomethylfuran
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan
JECFA number 1062
CAS number 13678-59-6
FEMA number 3366
COE number 11550
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 128.19
Chemical formula C6H8OS
Physical form/odour Pale yellow to yellow; strong sulfuraceous, burnt odour, coffee, alliaceous taste
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in corn oil
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 80° (45-50 mm Hg); 66-67° (23 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.514-1.520
Specific gravity 1.055-1.059/ (20°)
Other requirements
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