Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide |
Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-(methyldithio)furan;2-Methyl-3-furyl methyl disulfide |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide |
JECFA number |
1064 |
CAS number |
65505-17-1 |
FEMA number |
3573 |
COE number |
11924 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
160.25 |
Chemical formula |
C6H8OS2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; roast meat aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
72.5-75° (5.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.558-1.563 |
Specific gravity |
1.203-1.208 |
Other requirements |
[up to 3% bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide] |
ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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