Furfuryl mercaptan
ALDRICH/W249300 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: 2-Furanmethanethiol; 2-Furfurylthiol; 2-Furylmethanethiol; Furfuryl mercaptan
CAS Number: 98-02-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H6OS
Molecular Weight: 114.17
EC Number: 202-628-2
MDL Number: MFCD00003254
Linear Formula: C5H6OS
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 155 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.132 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C5H6OS/c7-4-5-2-1-3-6- |
InChI key | ZFFTZDQKIXPDAF-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | burnt; coffee; meaty; smoky; roasted; sulfurous |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | SCc1ccco1 |
General description: | Darkens on storage |
General description: | Furfuryl mercaptan is a heterocyclic sulfur compound with a characterizing coffee flavor. |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Coffee, cooked beef, roasted pork, roasted chicken, and popcorn. |
Packaging: | 1, 2.5 kg in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Risk Statements | 10 |
RIDADR | UN 3336PSN1A 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 113.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 45 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 155 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.132 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2493 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |