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W316008

Furfuryl methyl sulfide

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)furan, Methyl furfuryl sulfide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8OS
CAS Number:
1438-91-1
Molecular Weight:
128.19
FEMA Number:
3160
Council of Europe no.:
11482
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901500
Flavis number:
13.053
EC Number:
215-874-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009604
Organoleptic:
garlic; onion; pungent; alliaceous; sulfurous
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.521 (lit.)

bp

64-65 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.07 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

garlic; onion; pungent; alliaceous; sulfurous

SMILES string

CSCc1ccco1

InChI

1S/C6H8OS/c1-8-5-6-3-2-4-7-6/h2-4H,5H2,1H3

InChI key

SKSFHXVDHVKIBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, furfuryl methyl sulfide, CAS Registry Number 1438-91-1.: This paper presents a safety assessment of furfuryl methyl sulfide, identifying it as a key component in fragrances and exploring its toxicological profile and safe use levels (Api et al., 2024).

wgk

WGK 3

pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

145.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

63 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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