Description

Furfuryl Thiopropionate is a specialized organic compound with the CAS number 59020-85-8, valued for its unique sulfur-containing structure derived from furan. This compound is significant as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance component, offering distinct organoleptic properties. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating complex aroma profiles and advanced chemical building blocks.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate or modifier in the creation of savory, roasted, and meaty flavor profiles for processed foods and savory snacks.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex sulfur-containing aroma molecules with coffee, nutty, or caramel-like notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the furan and thioester functionalities are required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the furfurylthio moiety into target molecules.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying novel chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Furfuryl Thiopropionate
CAS No.	59020-85-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2S
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Furfuryl 3-Mercaptopropionate; Furfuryl 3-Thiopropionate; 3-(Furfurylthio)propionic Acid; Propanoic Acid, 3-(2-Furanylmethylthio)-; 2-Furanmethanethiol Propanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Furfuryl Thiopropionate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications like flavor creation and pharmaceutical synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage or when dispensing from original packaging to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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