Preferred name | 2-methyl 5-(methyl thio) furan |
Trivial Name | 2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan |
Short Description | 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)furan |
Formula | C6 H8 O S |
CAS Number | 13678-59-6 |
FEMA Number | 3366 |
Flavis Number | 13.065 |
ECHA Number | 237-170-2 |
FDA UNII | 41Z7B950JJ |
Nikkaji Number | J100.367D |
MDL | MFCD01208018 |
COE Number | 11550 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1062 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)furan |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 13678-59-6 ; 2-METHYL-5-(METHYLTHIO)FURAN |
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2-methyl-5-methylsulfanylfuran | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 13678-59-6 |
Pubchem (cid): | 61657 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135017469 |
Publications by US Patents | |
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone | |
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines | |
Flavoring agents | |
Flavoring agent |
(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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB41566 |
FooDB: | FDB021556 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2932.19.0050 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | 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 |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 128.19395446777 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.789 to 8.822 |
Refractive Index | 1.514 to 1.52 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 66 to 67°C @ 23 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 2.849 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 51.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.259 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 670.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
sulfurous, onion, garlic, coffee, mustard, horseradish, pungent, peppery | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfury onion garlic coffee mustard horseradish |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | Sulfureous, onion, garlic, coffee and mustard-like with pungent horseradish and peppery nuances |
Flavor Type: Musty | |
musty, mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, coffee, savory | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | At 50.00 ppm. Musty, mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, coffee and savory nuances |
Used in bakery and sauces at 1.5ppm. | Sulphurous |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
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 | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1.10 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.02 (μg/capita/day) | ||
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): | 1.30 (mg/kg bw per day) | ||
Structure Class: | III | ||
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: 6 | |||
Click here to view publication 6 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 1.50000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 1.50000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 1.50000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 1.50000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13Rev1: Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14 View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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2-methyl-5-methylsulfanylfuran |
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