Furfuryl methyl sulfide CAS 1438-91-1

Furfuryl methyl sulfide CAS 1438-91-1 Quick Details

Chemical Name: Furfuryl methyl sulfide

CAS No.: 1438-91-1

Molecular Fomula: C6H8OS

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 128.19

Appearance: colorless or light yellow liquid

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Furfuryl methyl sulfide Typical Properties

Product Description:

Furfuryl methyl sulfide is an organic compound known for its strong, distinctive aroma. It consists of a furan ring connected to a methyl sulfide group. This chemical is a colorless to pale yellow liquid and is highly valued in the flavor and fragrance industry for its potent, characteristic smell, which is often described as sulfurous, roasted, coffee-like, or meaty. It is a key aroma component found naturally in roasted coffee, cooked meats, and other thermally processed foods.

Due to its significant impact on flavor and aroma, furfuryl methyl sulfide is widely used in food, beverage, and fragrance formulations to impart or enhance specific savory and roasted notes. It also serves as a research chemical in studies related to food chemistry and flavor development. When handling this product, appropriate ventilation and personal protective equipment are recommended due to its strong odor.

Applications:

• Flavor Industry:?A critical ingredient in food and beverage formulations to impart roasted, coffee, meaty, or savory notes.

• Fragrance Industry:?Used in perfumery to add unique sulfurous, warm, or roasted nuances.

• Food Chemistry Research:?Employed in studies investigating aroma compounds in various food products, especially those undergoing thermal processing.

• Specialty Chemicals: Can be used as a building block in certain specialized organic syntheses where its furan and sulfide functionalities are desired.

Packaging and Shipping?

25kg/drum Customized according to customer needs.

Storage

The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; stored separately from acids, oxidants and food additives.