W378704

2-Methyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol

mixture of cis and trans, ≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-methyloxolane-3-thiol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₁₀OS
• CAS Number: 57124-87-5
• Molecular Weight: 118.20
• FEMA Number: 3787
• EC Number: 260-572-4
• MDL number: MFCD01632596
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901879
• Flavis number: 13.160
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.488 (lit.)
• bp: 160-168 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.04 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: meaty; sulfurous
• SMILES string: CC1OCCC1S
• InChI: 1S/C5H10OS/c1-4-5(7)2-3-6-4/h4-5,7H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: DBPHPBLAKVZXOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol is a sulfur-containing flavor compound mainly used in meat flavorings.

Natural occurrence: Beef.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 0.1% PG
Taste at 0.1-0.5 ppm

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 123.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 51 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves