Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-[(2-Methyl-3-furyl)thio]butanal
Synonym(s)	3-(Methyl furan-3-yl)sulfanyl(2-butanal);3-[(2-methyl-3-furyl)thio]butanal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-[(2-Methylfuran-3-yl)sulfanyl]butanal
JECFA number	2095
CAS number	915971-43-6
FEMA number	4501
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.199
Molecular weight	184.26
Chemical formula	C9H12O2S
Physical form/odour	Yellow to light orange liquid; Meaty roasted aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	197-198° (decomposition)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	0.5
Refractive index	1.515-1.522
Specific gravity	1.101-1.121
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS IR
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