Food Grade 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-THIOL CAS 57124-87-5
High-purity Food Grade and Cosmetic Grade 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-THIOL (CAS 57124-87-5) available for bulk sale. This liquid compound is specifically formulated for flavor and fragrance applications, delivering exceptional performance in both food and cosmetic products.
Chemical Specifications
| IUPAC Name |
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol |
| CAS Number |
57124-87-5 |
| Molecular Formula |
C₅H₁₀OS |
| Molar Mass |
118.20 g/mol |
| Product Name |
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol |
| Synonyms |
TETRAHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3-THIOL; 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol,mixedisomers; tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-furanthio; tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-Furanthiol; FEMA 3787; 2-METHYL-3-TETRAHYDROFURANTHIOL; 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-THIOL; 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN |
| EINECS |
260-572-4 |
| Odor Type |
meaty |
Applications and Uses
Flavor Industry (Primary Application)
This compound serves as the primary and most critical ingredient in flavor creation, known for its exceptional potency and versatility.
- Coffee Flavors: Essential component for creating authentic roasted coffee flavors in food products, as well as coffee aromas for non-food items including candles and air fresheners
- Savory Flavors: Used extensively in meat flavorings (beef, chicken, pork) to deliver the characteristic savory, roasted, and "cooked" notes
- Nut Flavors: Imparts the distinctive roasted character to hazelnut, peanut, and almond flavor profiles
Usage Guidelines: Due to its extreme potency, this compound must be used in extremely low concentrations (typically in the ppm or even ppb range). It is commonly handled and applied as a dilution (e.g., 0.1% in propylene glycol or ethanol) for precise formulation control.
Perfumery Applications
While less common in fragrance applications, this compound can be employed in trace amounts within gourmand or coffee-inspired fragrance accords to add realistic roasted nuances and complexity.