Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Methylfurfurylmercaptan
Synonym(s)	5-Methyl-2-furanmethanethiol;2-Furanmethanethiol, 5-methyl;(5-Methylfurfuryl)mercaptan
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)methanethiol
JECFA number	2090
CAS number	59303-05-8
FEMA number	4697
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.149
Molecular weight	128.19
Chemical formula	C6H8OS
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellow clear liquid; Sulfurous roasted coffee aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	177-179°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.523-1.529
Specific gravity	1.047-1.057
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR CNMR
Spectrum