Preferred name | S-(2-methyl-3-furyl) ethane thioate |
Trivial Name | 3-(Acetylthio)-2-methylfuran |
Short Description | ethanethioic acid, S-(2-methyl-3-furanyl) ester |
Formula | C7 H8 O2 S |
CAS Number | 55764-25-5 |
FEMA Number | 3973 |
Flavis Number | 13.153 |
ECHA Number | 259-801-0 |
FDA UNII | 7277JEE7AF |
Nikkaji Number | J296.492I |
MDL | MFCD01632595 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.70 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1069 ethanethioic acid, S-(2-methyl-3-furanyl) ester |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 55764-25-5 ; 3-(ACETYLTHIO)-2-METHYLFURAN |
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(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): | HMDB32160 |
FooDB: | FDB008894 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2932.19.5000 |
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 | 156.20416259766 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 9.486 to 9.644 |
Refractive Index | 1.444 to 1.451 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 222 to 224°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.211 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 60 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.697 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 1122 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
triacetin | No |
Odor Type: Meaty | |
meaty roasted meaty, roasted, meaty, sulfurous, eggy, burnt, cooked, fried | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted meat sulfurous eggy burnt cooked fried |
Flavor Type: Meaty | |
meaty, beefy, chicken, bacon | |
General comment | Meaty beefy chicken bacon |
THIOACETYLSYLVA NE is key for bacon and beef tonalities. In lower dosages, it has great nutty and tropical fruit nuances which work nicely in nut and mango flavors. | Very powerful beef, chicken and bacon notes |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to 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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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 | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for S-(2-methyl-3-furyl) ethane thioate usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.07 (μg/capita/day) | ||
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): | 5.00 (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: 20. Update in publication number(s): 21 | |||
Click here to view publication 20 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 5.00000 | 10.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
cheese: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | 0.00100 | 0.01000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
fish products: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
hard candy: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
milk products: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
nut products: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | 0.05000 | 0.30000 | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
reconstituted vegetables: | 0.00300 | 0.03000 | |
seasonings / flavors: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
snack foods: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
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 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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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :108765 |
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WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:3 |
S-(2-methylfuran-3-yl) ethanethioate |
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