Liquid 3-Mercapto-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Compound CAS 57124-87-5 with Roasted beef, chicken, meaty, sulfurous, alliaceous (onion/garlic)

Applications

1. Flavoring Agent (Primary Application)

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol is widely used as a savory flavor ingredient in the food industry. It is approved under FEMA Number 3787 and has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) as flavor number 1090 .

Key applications include:

• Meat flavors: Beef, chicken, pork, roasted meat, and grilled profiles

• Savory snacks: Potato chips, extruded snacks, and seasoned nuts

• Soups, broths, and bouillons

• Sauces and gravies

• Processed meats and meat analogs

Typical usage concentrations (as reported by Smolecule) :

2. Fragrance Industry

Due to its distinctive savory, sulfurous character, the compound is occasionally utilized in:

• Savory fragrance compositions for household products

• Industrial fragrance formulations requiring meaty or roasted notes

3. Chemical Intermediate

The compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other sulfur-containing organic compounds and is used in research applications studying reaction mechanisms .

Natural Occurrence

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol has been identified as a naturally occurring compound in heated pork meat and beef . It is formed as a product of the Maillard reaction (the browning reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars) during the cooking of meats, which explains its characteristic cooked meat aroma.

Regulatory Status and Safety

Regulatory Approvals