Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	S-Furfuryl thioacetate
Synonym(s)	Furfurylthiol acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	S-Furfuryl acetothioate
JECFA number	1074
CAS number	13678-68-7
FEMA number	3162
COE number	2250
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.2
Chemical formula	C7H8O2S
Physical form/odour	Oily liquid; burnt, roasted, alliaceous, garlic, savory, coffee-like
Solubility	Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents, fats
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	90-92° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.522-1.529
Specific gravity	1.149-1.155 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum