Description

Methyltetrahydrofuranthiol, (E)-2-Methyl-3-Tetrahydrofuranthiol is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound that serves as a valuable flavor and fragrance intermediate. Its importance lies in its ability to impart unique roasted, meaty, and savory notes, making it a key building block for creating complex flavor profiles. This compound is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance houses, food ingredient manufacturers, and research institutions focused on synthetic chemistry and sensory science.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing complex flavor compounds, particularly those imparting roasted, meaty, savory, or coffee-like notes in savory flavors, reaction flavors, and high-value fragrances.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the production of process flavors and flavor enhancers for snacks, soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral building block and sulfur nucleophile in pharmaceutical research and the synthesis of fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-odor relationships and developing new synthetic methodologies for sulfur heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyltetrahydrofuranthiol, (E)-2-Methyl-3-Tetrahydrofuranthiol
CAS No.	26548-78-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10OS
Molecular Weight	118.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Methyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol; 2-Methyl-3-tetrahydrofuranthiol; 3-Mercapto-2-methyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyl-3-mercaptotetrahydrofuran; 3-Thiol-2-methyltetrahydrofuran; Furanthiol, 2-methyl-3-tetrahydro-; Flavor intermediate 26548-78-7; Roasted flavor thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyltetrahydrofuranthiol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for food-grade ingredients and can provide material tailored to specific customer requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic, strong roasted/meaty
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.040 - 1.080
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.500

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.