| Chemical Formula | C₁₀H₁₀N₂OS |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 65530-53-2 (typically for the mixture) |
| Appearance | Typically yellow to brownish liquid |
| Odor Profile |
Extremely powerful with a characteristic aroma of roasted coffee, cocoa, nutty notes, and a bready or popcorn-like quality. It often has a sulfurous, savory depth that contributes to meaty characters. |
| Synonyms | 2-[(2-furanylmethyl)thio]-3-methyl-pyrazin;2-METHYL-3(5/6)(FURFURYLTHIO)PYRAZINE;2-METHYL-3(5)(6)-FURFURYLTHIOPYRAZINEMIXTURE;2Chemicalbook-METHYL-3,5OR6-(FURFURYLTHIO)-PYRAZINE;2-FURFURYLTHIO-3(5/6)-METHYLPYRAZINE;METHYL(FURFURYLTHIO)PYRAZINE;FEMA3189;FEMANUMBER3189 |
This compound is characterized by an exceptionally low odor threshold and exhibits a powerful, complex aroma profile. Typical sensory descriptors include:
Due to its intensity, it is commonly used at trace levels (parts per billion) to impart depth and authenticity to flavor formulations.