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(Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol
cis and trans-2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol

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Name:2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
CAS Number: 26486-21-5Picture of molecule3D/inchi
FDA UNII: 5862WM787P
MDL:MFCD23701759
XlogP3-AA:1.40 (est)
Molecular Weight:132.22584000
Formula:C6 H12 O S
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EFSA/JECFA Comments:
According to JECFA: Min. assay value is "96 (mixture of 4 stereoisomers)". Composition of mixture to be specified. Mixture of stereoisomers: 40-50% 2S,3R,5R: 25-30% 2R,3S,5S: 15-20% 2R,3R,5S: 5-10% 2S,3S,5R: others <5% (EFFA, 2015). According to JECFA: Min. Assay value is ‘96 (mixture of 4 stereoisomers)’. Composition of stereoisomeric mixture to be specified.
Category:flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:1091 2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol, cis and trans isomers
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:13.193 2,5-dimethyltetrahydro-3-furanthiol
FEMA Number:3971 cis and trans-2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):26486-21-5 ; 2,5-DIMETHYL-3-MERCAPTOTETRAHYDROFURAN
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:pale yellow to amber yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 96.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.04000 to 1.04800 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.664 to 8.731
Refractive Index:1.47700 to 1.48400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 175.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 173.00 to 174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure:1.720000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 137.00 °F. TCC ( 58.33 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): 1.110 (est)
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 3567 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: sulfurous
sulfurous roasted meaty onion
Odor Description:at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfury roasted meat onion
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
Axsyn
For experimental / research use only.
3-Furanthiol,tetrahydro-2,5-dimethyl-
Matrix Scientific
For experimental / research use only.
2,5-Dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol, 95+%
Parchem
(Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol
Chemical Sources Association
Need This Item for Flavor/Food?: You can contact the Chemical Sources Association
 
Safety Information:
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
Pictogram
 
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for (Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.012 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.90 (μg/capita/day)
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): 8.30 (mg/kg bw per day)
Structure Class: III
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 20
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.400000.80000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.200000.40000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.200000.40000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 1.000002.00000
condiments / relishes: 0.200000.40000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.600000.60000
fruit ices: 0.200000.40000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: 0.100000.20000
hard candy: 0.400000.80000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 0.200000.40000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: 0.200000.40000
soft candy: 0.300000.60000
soups: 0.200000.40000
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 (FGE.13); Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13Rev1: Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Consideration of sulfur-substituted furan derivatives used as flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to a subgroup of substances within the group of “Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14” evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13Rev1 (2009)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 (FGE.67): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13, Revision 2 (FGE.13Rev2): Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 1 (FGE.67Rev.1): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000).
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 65, Revision 1 (FGE.65Rev1): Consideration of sulfur-substituted furan derivatives used as flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to a subgroup of substances within the group of ‘Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14’ evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13Rev2 (2011)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 Revision 3 (FGE.13Rev3): furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :20442793
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2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
Chemidplus:0026486215
 
References:
 2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
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Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
alliaceous
dimethyl trisulfide
FL/FR
methyl furfuryl disulfide
FL/FR
burnt
rum ether
FL/FR
chocolate
2,6-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
coffee
coffee difuran
FL/FR
furfuryl mercaptan
FL/FR
2-
methyl-3-,5 or 6-(furfuryl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
earthy
nutty pyrazine
FL/FR
fermented
ethyl crotonate
FL/FR
fruity
tropical thiazole
FL/FR
tropical trithiane
FL/FR
green
2-
heptyl furan
FL/FR
(E,Z)-2,6-
nonadienal
FL/FR
meaty
meaty dithiane
FL/FR
4-
methyl nonanoic acid
FL/FR
sulfurol
FL/FR
sulfuryl acetate
FL/FR
moldy
strawberry furanone methyl ether
FL/FR
musty
hazelnut pyrazine
FL/FR
nutty
2-
ethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2-
ethyl-4-methyl thiazole
FL/FR
2-
methyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
phenolic
2,3-
dimethyl benzofuran
FL/FR
ortho-
guaiacol
FL/FR
4-
vinyl phenol
FL/FR
smoky
pyroligneous acids
FL/FR
sulfurous
benzothiazole
FL/FR
cocoa essence
FL/FR
ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
FL/FR
ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate
FL/FR
ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate
FL/FR
fish thiol
FL/FR
furfuryl thioacetate
FL/FR
2-
mercaptopropionic acid
FL/FR
4-
methyl 4-mercaptopentan-2-one 1% solution
FL/FR
2-(
methyl thio) phenol
FL/FR
1-
phenethyl mercaptan
FL/FR
tobacco
methyl benzoxole
FL/FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
4-
acetyl-2-methyl pyrimidine
FL
amyl mercaptan
FL
1,2-
butane dithiol
FL
2-(2-
butyl)-4,5-dimethyl-3-thiazoline
FL
2,5-
diethyl thiazole
FL
dihydro-2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5(4H)-dithiazine
FL
dimethyl tetrasulfide
FL
2,6-
dimethyl-3-((2-methyl-3-furyl)thio)-4-heptanone
FL
bis(2,5-
dimethyl-3-furyl) disulfide
FL
(Z+E)-2,5-
dimethyl-3-thioacetoxytetrahydrofuran
FL
2,5-
dimethyl-3-thiofuroyl furan
FL
S-
ethyl 2-acetyl aminoethane thioate
FL
ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate
FL/FR
ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate
FL/FR
2-
ethyl-3-methyl thiopyrazine
FL
(Z+E)-5-
ethyl-4-methyl-2-(2-butyl) thiazoline
FL
(Z+E)-5-
ethyl-4-methyl-2-(2-methyl propyl) thiazoline
FL
2-
hexyl thiophene
FL
1-(3-
hydroxy-5-methyl-2-thienyl) ethanone
FL
3-
mercapto-3-methyl butyl formate
FL
4-
mercapto-3-methyl-2-butanol
FL
4-
methyl 4-mercaptopentan-2-one 1% solution
FL/FR
methyl dihydrofuran thiol
FL
methyl methane thiosulfonate
FL
2-
methyl thiazolidine
FL
2-(
methyl thio) methyl-2-butenal
FL
2-
methyl-1-butane thiol
FL
4-
methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal
FL
2-
methyl-2-thiazoline
FL
2-
methyl-3-,5 or 6-(furfuryl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
2-
methyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
3-((2-
methyl-3-furyl)thio)-4-heptanone
FL
4-((2-
methyl-3-furyl)thio)-5-nonanone
FL
1,9-
nonane dithiol
FL
1-
phenethyl mercaptan
FL/FR
iso
propyl disulfide
FL
2-iso
propyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine
FL
thiazole
FL
3-
thienyl mercaptan
FL
thioacetic acid
FL
3,5-
diisopropyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
FL
3,5-
dimethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
FL
3,7-
dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl cyclopropyl carboxamide
FL
2,4-
dimethyl-3-oxazoline
FL
4-
mercapto-2-pentanone 1% in acetoin
FL
2-
methyl-1-methyl thio-2-butene
FL
pyrrolidino-(1,2E)-4H-2,4-dimethyl-1,3,5-dithiazine
FL
1-(2-
thienyl) butanone
FL
alliaceous
alliaceous
allyl disulfide
FL
allyl mercaptan
FL
1,3-
butane dithiol
FL
cyclopentyl mercaptan
FL
dimethyl trisulfide
FL/FR
3-
mercapto-2-pentanone
FL
3-
tetrahydrothiophenone
FL
tropical thiazole
FL/FR
burnt
bacon dithiazine
FL
1,6-
hexane dithiol
FL
rum ether
FL/FR
chemical
2,3-
dimethyl benzofuran
FL/FR
2,5-
dimethyl furan
FL
chocolate
cocoa essence
FL/FR
coffee
coffee difuran
FL/FR
2-
ethyl-4-methyl thiazole
FL/FR
furfuryl mercaptan
FL/FR
methyl furfuryl disulfide
FL/FR
methyl furfuryl thiol
FL
earthy
difurfuryl sulfide
FL
1,8-
octane dithiol
FL
eggy
iso
propyl mercaptan
FL
fatty
2-
heptyl furan
FL/FR
4-
methyl nonanoic acid
FL/FR
2-
pentyl thiophene
FL
fruity
tropical trithiane
FL/FR
green
4-
methyl thiazole
FL
(E,Z)-2,6-
nonadienal
FL/FR
4-
penten-1-yl acetate
FL
meaty
4-
allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
FL
benzothiazole
FL/FR
2,6-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2,6-
dimethyl thiophenol
FL
2,5-
dimethyl-3-furan thiol
FL
1,1-
ethane dithiol 1% in ethanol 94.5% / ethyl acetate 4%
FL
furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
FL
meaty dithiane
FL/FR
3-
mercapto-2-butanone
FL
(R,S)-2-
mercapto-3-butanol
FL
2-
mercaptomethyl pyrazine
FL
2-
mercaptopropionic acid
FL/FR
2-
methyl 3-(methyl thio) furan
FL
2-(
methyl thio) phenol
FL/FR
methyl thiofuryl butanal
FL
12-
methyl tridecanal
FL
bis(2-
methyl-3-furyl) disulfide
FL
S-(2-
methyl-3-furyl) ethane thioate
FL
2-
methyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol
FL
2-
methyl-3-thioacetoxytetrahydrofuran
FL
phenyl mercaptan
FL
propyl 2-mercaptopropionate
FL
pyrazinyl ethane thiol
FL
2-
pyridinyl methane thiol
FL
sulfurol
FL/FR
sulfuryl acetate
FL/FR
thialdine
FL
ortho-
thiocresol
FL
ortho-
thioguaiacol
FL
metallic
2,5-
dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane
FL
moldy
strawberry furanone methyl ether
FL/FR
musty
hazelnut pyrazine
FL/FR
nutty
3-
acetyl-2,5-dimethyl thiophene
FL
2-
acetyl-4-methyl thiazole
FL
3,5-
diethyl-2-methyl pyrazine
FL
2,5-
diethyl-3-methyl pyrazine
FL
2-
ethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
methyl benzoxole
FL/FR
nutty pyrazine
FL/FR
nutty thiazole
FL
onion
ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
FL/FR
furfuryl isopropyl sulfide
FL
phenolic
2-
ethyl benzene thiol
FL
4-
vinyl phenol
FL/FR
popcorn
2-
propionyl-2-thiazoline
FL
radish
3-(
methyl thio) propyl mercaptoacetate
FL
roasted
furfuryl thioacetate
FL/FR
hexyl mercaptan
FL
rummy
ethyl crotonate
FL/FR
smoky
prosopis juliflora wood extract
FL
pyroligneous acids
FL/FR
sulfurous
2,3-
butane dithiol
FL
ethyl methyl sulfide
FL
S-
ethyl thioacetate
FL
fish thiol
FL/FR
methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
FL
3-
methyl-2-butane thiol
FL
2-
naphthyl mercaptan
FL
roasted butanol
FL
vegetable
tyramine
FL
wasabi
2-(
methyl thio) ethyl acetate
FL
woody
ortho-
guaiacol
FL/FR
yeasty
faex extracts
FL
 
Potential Uses:
FLmeat
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 not found in nature
 
Synonyms:
(Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl tetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
(Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl-3-mercaptotetrahydrofuran
(Z+E)-2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol
2,5-dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol, cis and trans isomers
2,5-dimethyltetrahydro-3-furanthiol
2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
cis and trans-2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
 tetrahydro-2,5-dimethyl furan-3-thiol
 tetrahydro-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-thiol
 
 
Notes:
Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
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