5-METHYL-2-(METHYLTHIO)FURAN Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

79-81°C 50mm

Density 

1.063

FEMA 

3366 | 2-METHYL-5-(METHYLTHIO)FURAN

Flash point:

79-81°C/50mm

Odor

at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfury onion garlic coffee mustard horseradish

Odor Type

sulfurous

JECFA Number

1062

LogP

2.33

CAS DataBase Reference

13678-59-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Furan, 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)- (13678-59-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

10-22

Safety Statements 

16

RIDADR 

3271

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

2932190090

MSDS

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5-METHYL-2-(METHYLTHIO)FURAN Usage And Synthesis

Description

2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan has a very strong sulfurated odor. May be prepared from 2-methylfuran with CH3SCl; from 2-methylfuran with an organolithium compound.

Chemical Properties

2-Methyl-5-thiomethylfuran has a very strong, sulfurated odor.

Occurrence

Reported found as a constituent of coffee

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)furan is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl and methylsulfanyl groups at positions 2 and 5, respectively. It is a metabolite found in coffee and human urine. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a human urinary metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a member of furans and a methyl sulfide.

Preparation

From 2-methylfuran with CH3SCl; from 2-methylfuran with an organolithium compound.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: musty, mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, coffee and savory nuances

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