W316008

Furfuryl methyl sulfide

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)furan, Methyl furfuryl sulfide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₈OS
• CAS Number: 1438-91-1
• Molecular Weight: 128.19
• FEMA Number: 3160
• EC Number: 215-874-0
• Council of Europe no.: 11482
• MDL number: MFCD00009604
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901500
• Flavis number: 13.053
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.521 (lit.)
• bp: 64-65 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.07 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: garlic; onion; pungent; alliaceous; sulfurous
• SMILES string: CSCc1ccco1
• InChI: 1S/C6H8OS/c1-8-5-6-3-2-4-7-6/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChI key: SKSFHXVDHVKIBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, furfuryl methyl sulfide, CAS Registry Number 1438-91-1.: This paper presents a safety assessment of furfuryl methyl sulfide, identifying it as a key component in fragrances and exploring its toxicological profile and safe use levels (Api et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 145.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 63 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves