Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-5-thiomethylfuran |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan |
JECFA number |
1062 |
CAS number |
13678-59-6 |
FEMA number |
3366 |
COE number |
11550 |
FLAVIS number |
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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 |
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Refractive index |
1.514-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
1.055-1.059/ (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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