2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
ALDRICH/W318809 - ≥95%, FG
Synonym: 2-methyl-3-furyl mercaptan; Fish thiol; Oxy cyclothione-030
CAS Number: 28588-74-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H6OS
Molecular Weight: 114.17
EC Number: 249-094-7
MDL Number: MFCD00010280
Linear Formula: C5H6OS
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥95% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 57-60 °C/44 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.145 g/mL at 25 °C |
| 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/c1-4-5(7)2-3-6- |
| InChI key | RUYNUXHHUVUINQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | fishy; meaty; metallic; sulfurous |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| SMILES string | Cc1occc1S |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| Application: |
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| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10 ppm |
| General description: | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol, a sulfur-containing compound, is the key odorant in cooked ham, wine and canned tuna fish. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P301 + P310 + P330 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 10-25 |
| Safety Statements | 16-45 |
| RIDADR | UN1228 - class 3 - PG 3 - Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 98.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 37 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| bp | 57-60 °C/44 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.145 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3188 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |



