2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL

Description

2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL · CAS 55764-23-3 · C6H8OS. UNII WCT2259X5L. Boiling Point: 175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 70 °C (30 mm Hg); Density: 1.138-1.144.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	55764-23-3
PubChem CID	41569
Molecular formula	C6H8OS
IUPAC name	2,5-dimethylfuran-3-thiol
UNII (FDA)	WCT2259X5L
FEMA number	3451
JECFA number	1063

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	128.19
XLogP3	1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	128.02958605
Monoisotopic Mass	128.02958605
Topological Polar Surface Area	14.1
Heavy Atom Count	8
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	70 °C (30 mm Hg)
Density	1.138-1.144
Refractive Index	1.500-1.520

Physical description & handling notes

• Clear yellow-orange liquid; meaty aroma
• Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents,oils
• Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Meat No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H226, H302 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-thiol; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol; 3-Mercapto-2,5-dimethylfuran; 3-FURANTHIOL, 2,5-DIMETHYL-; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-mercaptofuran; FEMA No. 3451; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-furylmercaptan; EINECS 259-800-5; UNII-WCT2259X5L; WCT2259X5L; DTXSID10204315; DIMETHYL-3-FURANTHIOL, 2,5-; 2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURANTHIOL [FHFI]; RefChem:82944; DTXCID10126806; DBBHCZMXKBCICL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL?

CAS 55764-23-3; molecular formula C6H8OS; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL known by?

2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-thiol, 2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanthiol, 3-Mercapto-2,5-dimethylfuran, 3-FURANTHIOL, 2,5-DIMETHYL-, 2,5-Dimethyl-3-mercaptofuran, FEMA No. 3451.

What is the regulatory status of 2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H226, H302.

What are the key physical properties of 2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-THIOL?

Boiling Point: 175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 70 °C (30 mm Hg); Density: 1.138-1.144; Refractive Index: 1.500-1.520.

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