Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	O-Ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
Synonym(s)	O-Ethyl S-(2-furanylmethyl)thiocarbonate;Ethoxy carbonyl furfurylthiol;O-Ethyl S-(furan-2-ylmethyl) thiocarbonate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	O-Ethyl S-(2-furylmethyl)thiocarbonate
JECFA number	1526
CAS number	376595-42-5
FEMA number	4043
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	186.23
Chemical formula	C8H10O3S
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Spicy, floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water; Soluble in diether ether, ethyl acetate
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	130-135°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	1.504-1.510
Specific gravity	1.167-1.173
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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