Name | 2-Methyl-3-mercaptofuran |
Synonyms | Oxycyclothione 030 2-methyl-3-furanthio 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol 2-Methyl-3-Mercapofuran 2-Methyl-3-mercaptofuran 2-methyl-3-sulfanylfuran 2-Methyl-3-mercapto furan 2-Methyl-3-Mercapto Furan (two grades on purity) 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol 2-Methyl-3-mercapto-Furan |
CAS | 28588-74-1 |
EINECS | 249-094-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H6OS/c1-4-5(7)2-3-6-4/h2-3,7H,1H3 |
InChIKey | RUYNUXHHUVUINQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C5H6OS |
Molar Mass | 114.17 |
Density | 1.145 g/mL at 25 °C |
Boling Point | 57-60 °C/44 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 98°F |
JECFA Number | 1060 |
Vapor Presure | 5.78mmHg at 25°C |
Vapor Density | >1 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.145 |
Color | Clear to hazy light pink to light orange |
Odor | roast beef aroma |
pKa | 6.32±0.48(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.518(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid with roasted meat and coffee-like aroma. Natural products are present in coffee and the like. |
Use | Used as flavoring essence |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R25 - Toxic if swallowed R36 - Irritating to the eyes R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation R2017/10/25 - |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S38 - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | UN 1228 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LU6235000 |
HS Code | 29321900 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
Raw Materials | 2-Methylfuran |
light yellow transparent liquid. The boiling point of 57~60. Refractive index 5170. Density 1. 145. Flash point 37 °c.
obtained by the reaction of 4-oxo-2-pentenal with thioacetic acid followed by dehydration and hydrolysis.
It is used as flavoring essence and meat flavor.
FEMA | 3188 | 2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | used as seasoning essence. Used as seasoning essence Used as meat flavor and other edible essence. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). LD50100mg/kg (house mouse) |
use limit | FEMA: baked goods, seasonings, meat products, meat soup, all 0.25 mg/kg. |
production method | GB 2760-96 specifies the permitted food spices. |