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General Material Information

Preferred name methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
Trivial Name 2-Methyl-3-(methyldithio)furan
Short Description 2-methyl-3-furylmethyl disulfide
Formula C6 H8 O S2
CAS Number 65505-17-1
FEMA Number 3573
Flavis Number 13.079
ECHA Number 265-797-1
FDA UNII EG1VSC778G
Nikkaji Number J87.558I
MDL MFCD00038643
COE Number 11924
xLogP3-AA 1.90 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1064 methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 65505-17-1 ; METHYL 2-METHYL-3-FURYL DISULFIDE
Synonyms
  • dimethyl dithiofurane
  • disulfide, 2-methyl-3-furyl methyl
  • furan, 2-methyl-3-(methyldithio)-
  • methyl 2-methyl 3-furyl disulfide
  • methyl methylfuryl disulfide
  • methyl oxycyclosulfide 719 (IFF)
  • methyl-(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide
  • 2-methyl-[3-methyldithio]-furane
  • methyl-2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
  • methyl-2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide natural 1% in ETOH
  • methyl-2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide natural 5% in ETOH
  • methyl-2-methyl-3-furyldisulphide
  • 2-methyl-3-(methyl dithio) furan
  • 2-methyl-3-(methyldisulfanyl)furan
  • 2-methyl-3-(methyldithio)furan
  • 2-methyl-3-furyl methyl disulfide
  • 2-methyl-3-furylmethyl disulfide
  • 2-methyl-3-methyldisulfanylfuran
  • 2-methyl-3-methyldisulfanylfuran
  • 2-Methyl-3-(methyldithio)furan
  • Methyl Oxycyclosulfide 719
  • 2-Methyl-3-(methyldisulfanyl)furan

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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):HMDB40199
FooDB:FDB019911
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01463
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.0090
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 160.25895690918
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 10.01 to 10.052
Refractive Index 1.558 to 1.563 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 213 to 217°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.611 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 79.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.278 est
Shelf life 12 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 184.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, meaty, vegetable, onion, beefy roasted beefy, chemical
General comment At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous meaty vegetable onion roasted beef
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 2, 47, (1996) At 1.00 %. Sulfureous, meaty, vegetative and chemical-like with onion and roasted beef nuances
Flavor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, meaty, vegetable, brothy, savory, metallic
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 2, 47, (1996) SuIfureous, meaty, vegetative, brothy and savory with a metallic nuance
General comment Sulfury meaty vegetable brothy savory metallic

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Beef, Caramel, Coffee, Garlic, Nut, Onion, Tomato

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
T - Toxic.
R 25 - Toxic if swallowed.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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:
gavage-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 142 mg/kg
(Moran et al., 1980)

oral-mouse LD50 142 mg/kg
Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.73 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.05 (μg/capita/day)
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): 1.20 (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: 11
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -0.50000
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: -0.50000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -0.50000
milk products: --
nut products: -0.50000
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: -0.50000
soft candy: --
soups: -0.50000
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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WGK Germany:3
2-methyl-3-methyldisulfanylfuran
Chemidplus:0065505171
RTECS:JO1975000 for cas# 65505-17-1