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C5H6OS 2-Methyl-3-Furanthiol Liquid Food Additive CAS 28588-74-1
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| Boiling Point | 57-60 °C/44 MmHg (lit.) | Density | 1.145 G/mL At 25 °C |
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| FEMA | 3188 | Color | Clear To Hazy Light Pink To Light Orange |
| Odor | Roast Beef Aroma | Uses | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol Is Used In Baking Food, Meat And Spices. |
| General Description | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol, A Sulfur-containing Compound, Is The Key Odorant In Cooked Ham, Wine And Canned Tuna Fish. | ||
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Product Description
High Quality Food Additives 2-Methyl-3-Furanthiol CAS 28588-74-1 Used for Meat
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol is an organosulfur compound and a member of the furanthiol family. It is a potent flavor and fragrance molecule characterized by a central furan ring substituted with a thiol (-SH) group and a methyl group. It is renowned for its powerful, savory, and meaty aroma at low concentrations and is a cornerstone ingredient in the creation of savory flavors.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
- Odor Description: Extremely potent. At high concentrations, it has a strong, unpleasant sulfurous or roasted coffee odor. However, when highly diluted, it exhibits a rich, savory, meaty aroma reminiscent of:
- Cooked beef
- Roasted chicken
- Pork
- Toasted sesame
| Product Name | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | 2-methyl-3-furanthio; 2-methyl-3-sulfanylfuran; 2-Methyl-3-Mercapto Furan (two grades on purity); 2-Methyl-3-Mercapofuran; Oxycyclothione 030; 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol, 95.0%(GC); 2-Methyl-3-Furanthiol≥ 99% (GC); 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol 2-Methyl-3-mercapto-Furan |
| CAS | 28588-74-1 |
| MF | C5H6OS |
| EINECS | 249-094-7 |
| Solubility | soluble in Chloroform, Methanol |
| Form | Liquid |
| Odor | roast beef aroma |
| Biological source | synthetic |
Primary Functions and Applications
This compound is exclusively used as a high-impact flavor and fragrance ingredient due to its powerful sensory properties.
- Primary Function: Flavor Enhancer & Key Aroma Compound - It is a fundamental building block for creating authentic savory flavor profiles.
- Primary Applications:
- Savory Flavors: The most significant application. It is essential in:
- Meat Flavors: Used in creating flavors for beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. It is a key component of the characteristic "roasted" or "grilled" note.
- Processed Foods: Found in the flavor formulations for soups, sauces, gravies, ready-to-eat meals, savory snacks, and bouillon cubes.
- Reaction Flavors: Used as a starting material in the Maillard reaction or added post-reaction to boost the meaty character of process flavors.
- Fragrances: Used in trace amounts to add savory, roasted, or coffee nuances to certain fragrance compositions.
- Savory Flavors: The most significant application. It is essential in:
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