Description

Bis(2-Methyl-3-Furyl)Disulfide is a high-purity, sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound with the distinct aroma of roasted meat. This specialty chemical serves as a powerful flavor and fragrance ingredient, providing authentic savory and meaty notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry seeking to create or enhance savory profiles in processed foods, seasonings, and savory snacks.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating savory, roasted, and meaty flavor profiles for processed meats, savory snacks, soups, sauces, and gravies.
• Food Processing: Used as a flavor enhancer to impart authentic cooked meat aromas in plant-based meat alternatives, pet food, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Seasoning Blends: Incorporated into dry seasoning mixes and reaction flavors to develop complex, umami-rich taste characteristics.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules for fine fragrances and functional perfumery.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard and for developing new flavor formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Methyl-3-Furyl)Disulfide
CAS No.	28588-75-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10O2S2
Molecular Weight	226.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Dithiobis(3-methylfuran); Bis(3-methyl-2-furyl) disulfide; 3-Methyl-2-furyl disulfide; Difurfuryl Disulfide Derivative; FEMA 3259; Meat Sulfur; Roasted Meat Aroma Compound; 2-Methyl-3-furyl Disulfide
EINECS	249-119-6

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Methyl-3-Furyl)Disulfide is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical controls including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) to verify identity, purity, and organoleptic profile. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, specific gravity, and refractive index is provided with each batch to ensure consistency and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.180 - 1.220
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.580 - 1.610
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol and most organic solvents; insoluble in water

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