Description

S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furyl) Thioacetate is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a furan ring, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and role as a versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for imparting savory, roasted, or meaty flavor notes, making it a key ingredient in advanced flavor and fragrance formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating complex aroma profiles and developing novel chemical entities.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing savory, meaty, and roasted flavor compounds used in processed foods, snacks, and savory enhancers.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the production of reaction flavors and process flavorings to develop authentic meat-like and umami taste profiles.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals, leveraging its reactive thioester and furan functionalities.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Employed in the creation of high-value aroma chemicals for perfumery and personal care products, contributing to unique olfactory characteristics.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying heterocyclic chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furyl) Thioacetate
CAS No.	55764-22-2
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Thioacetic Acid S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furyl) Ester; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furyl Thioacetate; 3-Furylmethyl Thioacetate, 2,5-Dimethyl-; S-(2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-yl) ethanethioate; FEMA 4037; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl thiolacetate
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Quality Control

Our S-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furyl) Thioacetate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor and synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.510 - 1.520
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.120

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