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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
2-Methyl-3-furyl methylthiomethyl disulfide
Synonym(s)
2-Methyl-3-furyl methylthiomethyl disulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation
2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
2-Methyl-3-{[(methylsulfanyl)methyl]disulfanyl}furan
JECFA number
2091
CAS number
333384-99-9
FEMA number
4320
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
206.35
Chemical formula
C7H10OS3
Physical form/odour
Colourless to light yellow liquid; Brown meaty aroma at sufficient dilution
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water; Soluble in pentane
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
234-236°
Assay min %
95%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.614-1.619
Specific gravity
1.258-1.262
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