Bis(2-furfuryl) sulfide

Description

Difurfuryl sulfide · CAS 13678-67-6 · C10H10O2S. UNII X6O686CPCO. Boiling Point: 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 9.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 135-143 °C (14mmHg); Melting Point: 31 - 32 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	13678-67-6
PubChem CID	61659
Molecular formula	C10H10O2S
IUPAC name	2-(furan-2-ylmethylsulfanylmethyl)furan
UNII (FDA)	X6O686CPCO
JECFA number	1080

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	194.25
XLogP3	2.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	194.04015073
Monoisotopic Mass	194.04015073
Topological Polar Surface Area	51.6
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 9.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	135-143 °C (14mmHg)
Melting Point	31 - 32 °C
Density	1.144-1.154
Refractive Index	1.545-1.560

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• Colourless liquid; powerful, repulsive sulfuraceous odour even at dilute concentrations
• Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents
• Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 913-JECFA 59/81 FAS 50-JECFA 59/299
GHS notification summary	0.8% (12 / 1445)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.8% (12 / 1445)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (89%), H315 (99.2%), H319 (99.2%), H335 (99.1%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Furan, 2,2'-[thiobis(methylene)]bis-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Difurfuryl sulfide; 13678-67-6; Furfuryl sulfide; Furan, 2,2'-[thiobis(methylene)]bis-; 2-Furfuryl monosulfide; Bis(2-furfuryl) sulfide; FEMA No. 3238; 2,2-(Thiodimethylene)-difuran; 2,2'-(Thiodimethylene) difuran; 2,2'-(Thiobis(methylene))bisfuran; Furan, 2,2'-(thiodimethylene)di-; X6O686CPCO; 2,2'-(Thiodimethylene)difuran; Furan, 2,2'-(thiobis(methylene))bis-; EINECS 237-172-3; DTXSID3065580

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Difurfuryl sulfide?

CAS 13678-67-6; molecular formula C10H10O2S; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Difurfuryl sulfide known by?

Difurfuryl sulfide, 13678-67-6, Furfuryl sulfide, Furan, 2,2'-[thiobis(methylene)]bis-, 2-Furfuryl monosulfide, Bis(2-furfuryl) sulfide.

What is the regulatory status of Difurfuryl sulfide?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; Flavoring Agents; FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent.

Is Difurfuryl sulfide classified as hazardous?

0.8% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (12 of 1445).

What are the key physical properties of Difurfuryl sulfide?

Boiling Point: 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 9.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 135-143 °C (14mmHg); Melting Point: 31 - 32 °C; Density: 1.144-1.154.

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