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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-3-(methylthio)furan |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-thiomethylfuran |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-3-(methylthio)furan |
| JECFA number |
1061 |
| CAS number |
63012-97-5 |
| FEMA number |
3949 |
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| Molecular weight |
128.19 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H8OS |
| Physical form/odour |
Yellow liquid; meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
172° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.506-1.514 |
| Specific gravity |
1.064-1.071 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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