Description

3-(Furfurylthio)-3-Hydroxybutan-2-One is a specialized sulfur-containing flavor and fragrance intermediate with a unique profile. This compound matters for its ability to impart roasted, meaty, and savory notes, making it a valuable building block for creating complex flavor systems. It is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance houses, food ingredient manufacturers, and research institutions developing advanced sensory profiles for savory applications, snacks, and reaction flavors.

Application

• Savory Flavor Creation: A key intermediate for synthesizing meaty, roasted, and umami-enhancing flavor compounds used in processed meats, soups, sauces, and savory snacks.
• Reaction Flavor Production: Used in Maillard reaction systems to generate complex, cooked, and roasted flavor notes characteristic of grilled or roasted foods.
• Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for sulfur-containing aroma chemicals that contribute roasted coffee, nutty, or savory nuances in fine fragrances and functional perfumery.
• Food Ingredient Formulation: Incorporated into flavor enhancers and seasoning blends to deepen and round out savory profiles.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals requiring a furfurylthio functional group.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor formation pathways and developing new sensory-active molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Furfurylthio)-3-Hydroxybutan-2-One
CAS No.	68516-23-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3S
Molecular Weight	200.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-3-(furfurylthio)-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 3-(furfurylthio)-3-hydroxy-; 3-(Furfurylmercapto)-3-hydroxy-2-butanone; Furfurylthio hydroxybutanone; FEMA 4512; Flavor ingredient 68516-23-4
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Furfurylthio)-3-Hydroxybutan-2-One is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, odor, and appearance are available upon request.

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; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, roasted, savory
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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