Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Methyl-3-thioacetoxy-4,5-dihydrofuran
Synonym(s)	4,5-Dihydro-2-methyl-3-furanthiol acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	S-(4,5-Dihydro-2-methyl)-3-furyl thioacetate
JECFA number	1089
CAS number	26486-14-6
FEMA number	3636
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	158.22
Chemical formula	C7H10O2S
Physical form/odour	Light yellow liquid; sulfury aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	40-42° (0.1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.517-1.521
Specific gravity	1.132-1.139
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum