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General Material Information

Preferred name coffee difuran
Trivial Name Difurfuryl disulfide
Short Description 2,2'-(dithiodimethylene)difuran
Formula C10 H10 O2 S2
CAS Number 4437-20-1
FEMA Number 3146
Flavis Number 13.05
ECHA Number 224-649-6
FDA UNII 5IP6729ULF
Nikkaji Number J68.898C
MDL MFCD00010082
COE Number 11480
xLogP3-AA 2.10 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1081 2,2'-(dithiodimethylene)difuran
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 4437-20-1 ; 2,2'-(DITHIODIMETHYLENE) DIFURAN
Synonyms
  • 2-difurfuryl di-sulfide
  • difurfuryl disulfide
  • difurfuryl disulfide (2,2'-(dithiodimethylene)difuran)
  • difurfuryl disulfide natural
  • difurfuryl disulfide synthetic
  • difurfuryl disulphide
  • difurfuryldisulfide
  • 2,2'-[ disulfanediylbis(methylene)]difuran
  • 2,2'-( disulfanediyldimethanediyl)difuran
  • disulfide, bis(2-furfuryl)
  • 2,2'-( dithiobis(methylene)) bisfuran
  • 2,2'-( dithiobis(methylene))bisfuran
  • 2,2'-[ dithiobis(methylene)]bisfuran
  • 2,2'-( dithiodimethylene) difuran
  • 2,2-( dithiodimethylene) difuran
  • 2,2'-( dithiodimethylene)-difuran
  • 2,2-( dithiodimethylene)-difuran
  • 2,2'-( dithiodimethylene)difuran
  • 2,2-( dithiodimethylene)difuran
  • furan, 2,2'- dithiobis(methylene) bis-
  • furan, 2,2'-(dithiobis(methylene))bis-
  • furan, 2,2'-(dithiodimethylene)di-
  • 2-( furan-2-ylmethyldisulfanylmethyl)furan
  • 2-furfuryl disulfide
  • bis 2-furfuryl disulfide
  • 2-furfuryl disulphide
  • bis(2-furfuryl) disulfide
  • bis(2-furfuryl)disulfide
  • robustone (IFF)
  • 2-(furan-2-ylmethyldisulfanylmethyl)furan
  • Furan, 2,2′-[dithiobis(methylene)]bis-
  • Furan, 2,2′-(dithiodimethylene)di-
  • 2,2′-[Dithiobis(methylene)]bis[furan]
  • Furfuryl disulfide
  • Bisfurfuryl disulfide
  • Bis(2-furylmethyl) disulfide
  • Bis(furan-2-ylmethyl) disulfide
  • Di(furan-2-ylmethyl) disulfide
  • 2-[(Furan-2-ylmethyldisulfanyl)methyl]furan

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Literature & References

2-(furan-2-ylmethyldisulfanylmethyl)furan
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:4437-20-1
Pubchem (cid):20499
Pubchem (sid):134985242
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
Publications by PubMed
Degradation of the coffee flavor compound furfuryl mercaptan in model Fenton-type reaction systems.
Screening of organosulfur compounds as inhibitors of human CYP2A6.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB29988
FooDB:FDB001276
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.5100
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:Read Report

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 226.31809997559
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 10.227 to 10.385
Refractive Index 1.585 to 1.598 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 10 to 11°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 229 to 230°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 112 to 115°C @ 0.5 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.00046 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 7.7
Flash Point TCC Value 100 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 4.03
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 11.56 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
stable at room temp in most media Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Coffee
sulfurous, coffee roasted coffee, roasted, chicken, meaty roasted meaty, onion, cabbage, coffee, meaty, potato
General comment At 0.01 % in propylene glycol. sulfury coffee roasted chicken meaty onion cabbage
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) At 0.01 %. Sulfurous, coffee, furfuryl mercaptan, roasted, meaty, onion and cabbage, potato
Flavor Type: Coffee
sulfurous, coffee, roasted, meaty roasted meaty, onion
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) At 0.10 ppm. Sulfurous, coffee, roasted meaty, onion
Used in meat, soup, onion savory flavors; good in coffee and maple flavors. Normal use levels in finished consumer product: 0.01-1 ppm. Coffee, roasted, warm, malty notes at 2.5 ppm in water
General comment Coffee, roasted, warm, malty notes at 2.5 ppm in water

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Maple
Flavoring purposes Caramel, Chocolate cocoa, Coffee, Garlic, Meat, Nut, Onion, Potato, Roasted, Savory, Soup, Vegetable

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for coffee difuran usage levels up to:
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 3.30 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.70 (μg/capita/day)
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): 3.00 (mg/kg bw per day)
Structure Class: II
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 4
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -1.00000
condiments / relishes: -1.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -1.00000
fruit ices: -1.00000
gelatins / puddings: -1.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -1.00000
hard candy: -1.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -1.00000
milk products: -1.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: -1.00000
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 (FGE.13); Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13Rev1: Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Consideration of sulfur-substituted furan derivatives used as flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to a subgroup of substances within the group of “Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14” evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13Rev1 (2009)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 (FGE.67): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13, Revision 2 (FGE.13Rev2): Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 1 (FGE.67Rev.1): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 65, Revision 1 (FGE.65Rev1): Consideration of sulfur-substituted furan derivatives used as flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to a subgroup of substances within the group of ‘Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14’ evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13Rev2 (2011)
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Safety and efficacy of furfuryl and furan derivatives belonging to chemical group 14 when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 Revision 3 (FGE.13Rev3): furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):4437-20-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :20499
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
2-(furan-2-ylmethyldisulfanylmethyl)furan
Chemidplus:0004437201