Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Thienylmethanol
Synonym(s)	2-Thienylcarbinol;2-Hydroxymethylthiophene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Thiophen-2-ylmethanol
JECFA number	2111
CAS number	636-72-6
FEMA number	4642
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	114.17
Chemical formula	C5H6OS
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to yellow liquid; Savoury roasted aroma with coffee notes
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	206-207°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.562-1.568
Specific gravity	1.205-1.215 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum