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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2,5-Dimethyl-3-thiofuroylfuran
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl) thio-2-furoate
JECFA number 1071
CAS number 65505-16-0
FEMA number 3481
COE number 2323
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 222.26
Chemical formula C11H10O3S
Physical form/odour Clear yellow liquid; cofee-like roasted meat aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; slighty soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 79-83° (0.7 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.512-1.519
Specific gravity 1.047-1.058
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