Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
28588-74-1
Standard:
In-house Standards,
2-Methyl-3-furanthiol is a potent furan-based sulfur compound widely utilized in the flavor and fragrance industry. Synthesized via cyclization of thiols with carbonyl precursors, it exhibits an intense roasted, meaty aroma. Its molecular formula is C5H6OS (CAS No. 1078-48-6).
Store under inert atmosphere at low temperatures to prevent oxidation. Handle with appropriate PPE due to extreme potency and potential respiratory irritation; not approved for direct clinical use as a pharmaceutical agent.