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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Furanmethanethiol formate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Furfuryl thiol formate, S-(furan-2-ylmethyl) methanethioate, S-furfuryl thioformate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O2S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.18
FEMA Number:
3158
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11770
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
13.051
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.5444 (lit.)

bp

66 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.196 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

coffee; meaty; alliaceous; roasted; sulfurous

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)SCc1ccco1

InChI

1S/C6H6O2S/c7-5-9-4-6-2-1-3-8-6/h1-3,5H,4H2

InChI key

GFAOAYJTEVHTLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural occurrence: Cooked chicken.

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-furanmethanethiol formate, CAS Registry Number 59020-90-5.: This study, published in Food and Chemical Toxicology, provides a comprehensive safety assessment of 2-furanmethanethiol formate, a fragrance ingredient. The research includes evaluations of its toxicological profile, exposure levels, and potential risks, ensuring its safe use in consumer products. This assessment is crucial for regulatory compliance and formulation safety in the fragrance industry (Api et al., 2020).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%. Notes reminiscent of vinegar and rum.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 31, 53-53 (2006)

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