Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol |
Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl mercaptan |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol |
JECFA number |
1063 |
CAS number |
55764-23-3 |
FEMA number |
3451 |
COE number |
11457 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
128.19 |
Chemical formula |
C6H8OS |
Physical form/odour |
Clear yellow-orange liquid; meaty aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
70° (30 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.500-1.520 |
Specific gravity |
1.138-1.144 |
Other requirements |
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