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Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-methyl-3-furylmethyl disulfide, Methyl oxycyclosulfide 719

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8OS2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
160.26
FEMA Number:
3573
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11924
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
13.079

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.5600 (lit.)

bp

210 °C (lit.)

density

1.163 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

meaty; vegetable; sulfurous

SMILES string

CSSc1ccoc1C

InChI

1S/C6H8OS2/c1-5-6(9-8-2)3-4-7-5/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key

SRUTWBWLFKSTIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural occurrence: Cooked beef and tea.
Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic flavor compound that is reported to occur in freshly roasted in-shell peanuts.

Application


  • Elucidating salt-reduction mechanisms of aroma-active compounds from yeast extracts through sensomics approaches and electroencephalography.: This study provides insights into how aroma-active compounds like Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide can reduce the perceived saltiness in food products, using advanced sensomics methods combined with EEG analysis to map sensory responses (Shan et al., 2024).

  • Interactions between kafirin and pickle-like odorants in soy sauce flavor Baijiu: Aroma profile change and binding mechanism.: Research on the interaction of protein kafirin with Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide in Baijiu, highlighting the compound′s role in altering the aroma profile through complex binding mechanisms (Zhu et al., 2023).

  • Key Odorants of Raw and Cooked Green Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.).: Identifies Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide among key odorants contributing to the flavor of green kohlrabi, enhancing understanding of flavor compounds in vegetables (Marcinkowska et al., 2021).

  • Meaty aroma notes from free amino acids and thiamine in nitrite-reduced, dry-fermented, yeast-inoculated sausages.: Examines the formation of meaty aroma notes, including the role of Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide, in fermented sausages, providing insights into meat flavor chemistry and potential applications in meat substitute products (Flores et al., 2021).

  • Characterization of Potent Odorants Causing a Pickle-like Off-Odor in Moutai-Aroma Type Baijiu by Comparative Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis, Quantitative Measurements, Aroma Addition, and Omission Studies.: This detailed study analyzes the impact of Methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide in creating specific off-odors in Baijiu, aiding in understanding and controlling flavor profiles in distillation products (Wang et al., 2020).


Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%
Taste at 150 ppb-0.1 ppm

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

183.9 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

84.4 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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Key aroma compounds in roasted in-shell peanuts.
Kaneko S, et al.
Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 77(7), 1467-1473 (2013)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 26, 68-68 (2001)

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