2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
- CAS No.
- 28588-74-1
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
- Synonyms
- FEMA 3188;2-METHYLFURAN-3-THIOL;2-Methyl-3-Mercapofuran;3-Furanthiol, 2-methyl-;2-methyl-3-sulfanylfuran;2-METHYL-3-MERCAPTOFURAN;fish thiol;Oxycyclothione 030;2-methyl-3-furanthio;Methyl-3-furanethiol
- CBNumber:
- CB7380338
- Molecular Formula:
- C5H6OS
- Molecular Weight:
- 114.17
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00010280
- MOL File:
- 28588-74-1.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Boiling point | 57-60 °C/44 mmHg (lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.145 g/mL at 25 °C |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 3188 | 2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL |
| FLAVIS Number | 13.055 | 2-Methylfuran-3-thiol |
| Flash point | 98 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | soluble in Chloroform, Methanol |
| pka | 6.32±0.48(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.145 |
| color | Clear to hazy light pink to light orange |
| Odor | roast beef aroma |
| Odor Type | sulfurous |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 1060 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C5H6OS/c1-4-5(7)2-3-6-4/h2-3,7H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | RUYNUXHHUVUINQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cc1occc1S |
| LogP | 2.14 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 28588-74-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 2-METHYL-3-FURANTHIOL |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | N21RW1N179 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol(28588-74-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3-Furanthiol, 2-methyl- (28588-74-1) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS06 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H226-H301 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P210-P301+P310+P330 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | T,T+ | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 10-25-36-26-2017/10/25 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 16-45-39-38-28-26 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 1228 3/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | LU6235000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 3.2 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29321900 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 3 Oral Flam. Liq. 3 |
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| Toxicity | mouse,LD50,oral,100mg/kg (100mg/kg),Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980. | |||||||||
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) | |||||||||
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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2-Methyl-3-furanthiol price More Price(34)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W318809 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol ≥95%, FG | 28588-74-1 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W318809 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol ≥95%, FG | 28588-74-1 | 25g | $155 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W318809 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol ≥95%, FG | 28588-74-1 | 100g | $314 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W318809 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol ≥95%, FG | 28588-74-1 | 1kg | $2260 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 441163 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol technical grade | 28588-74-1 | 1g | $25.2 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Description
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol has an odor and taste of roasted meat.
Chemical Properties
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol has an odor and taste of roasted meat
Chemical Properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
Occurrence
Reported found in fatty fish and raw chicken, cooked beef and coffee.
Uses
A meat flavoring agent.
Uses
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol is used in baking food, meat and spices.
Preparation
By a patented process.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol is a heteroarene.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sulfurous, fishy, meaty, salmon and tuna-like with a slight roasted nuance.
General Description
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol, a sulfur-containing compound, is the key odorant in cooked ham, wine and canned tuna fish.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10 ppm
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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| Jinan Yuanze Biotechnology Co., LTD | 15063396929; 15063396929 | 978101703@qq.com | China | 59 | 58 |
| Jinan Winsor Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | 152-64160071 15318402391 | 1615850970@qq.com | China | 449 | 58 |
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| Fujian Fine New Material Technology Co., Ltd. | 18173168888 | 24314994600@qq.com | China | 95 | 58 |
| Tianjin Zhongxin Chemtech Co., Ltd. | 022-66880623 | sales@tjzxchem.com | China | 612 | 60 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 4006356688 18621169109 | market03@meryer.com | China | 40202 | 62 |
| TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd. | 021-67121386 | Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com | China | 24512 | 81 |
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2026-09-16 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
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$5.00 | 1KG | 99% | 200mt/year | Jinan Finer Chemical Co., Ltd | |
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2026-09-02 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
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$1.10-32.00 | 1kg | 99% | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd | ||
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2026-06-30 | 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
28588-74-1
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1KG | 98.0% | 10000KGS | Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd |
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- 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
28588-74-1
- $5.00
- 99%
- Jinan Finer Chemical Co., Ltd
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- 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
28588-74-1
- $1.10-32.00
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
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- 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol
28588-74-1
- 98.0%
- Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd








