Direct Manufacture of 2-Furylmethyl Mercaptan CAS 98-02-2
High-purity Furfuryl Mercaptan (99%) for coffee aroma enhancement and meaty flavor applications in food and fragrance industries.
Chemical Specifications
| Product Name |
Furfuryl mercaptan |
| Synonyms |
(2-furanyl)methylmercaptan; 2-(mercaptomethyl)furan; 2-furfurylmercaptan; 2-Furfurylthiol; 2-Furylmethyl mercaptan; 2-furylmethylmercaptan; 2-mercaptomethylfuran |
| CAS Number |
98-02-2 |
| Molecular Formula |
C5H6OS |
| Molecular Weight |
114.17 |
| EINECS |
202-628-2 |
| Product Categories |
Sulfides flavors; thiol Flavor; Furans |
Natural Occurrence and Uses
Furfuryl mercaptan forms naturally during roasting and cooking processes (the Maillard reaction) and is essential in the flavor industry.
Natural Sources
- Coffee: The key aroma compound formed during bean roasting
- Roasted Nuts: Found in almonds and peanuts
- Cooked Meat: Contributes to savory, roasted notes
- Sesame Seeds: Part of their distinctive nutty scent
Applications in Flavor & Fragrance
Despite its low concentration, furfuryl mercaptan delivers enormous impact across multiple applications.
| Application |
Role & Importance |
| Coffee Flavors |
Essential in all artificial coffee flavor formulations and coffee aroma enhancers. Typically used at 0.1-10 ppm in finished products. |
| Savory Flavors |
Adds roasted, meaty notes to meat flavors, savory snacks, gravies, and reaction flavors. |
| Nut Flavors |
Key component in almond, hazelnut, and peanut flavors. |
| Bakery Flavors |
Contributes to crusty, roasty notes in bread, popcorn, and cereal flavors. |
| Perfumery |
Used in trace amounts to add interesting savory-roasted nuances to certain fragrance accords. |