| Furan-2-ylmethanethiol | |
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Furan-2-ylmethanethiol[1] |
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Other names
(2-Furanyl)methylmercaptan 2-Furfurylmercaptan |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 98-02-2 |
| PubChem | 7363 |
| ChemSpider | 7085 |
| EC number | 202-628-2 |
| UN number | 3336 |
| MeSH | furfuryl+mercaptan |
| RTECS number | LU2100000 |
| Beilstein Reference | 383594 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H6OS |
| Molar mass | 114.17 g mol−1 |
| Exact mass | 114.013935504 g mol-1 |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Odor | Roasted coffee, Caramel, Sulfurous, Waxy |
| Density | 1.132 g cm-3 |
| Boiling point |
155 °C, 428 K, 311 °F |
| Vapor pressure | 531 Pa |
| Hazards | |
| GHS pictograms | |
| GHS signal word | WARNING |
| GHS hazard statements | H226 |
| EU classification | Xi |
| R-phrases | R10, R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | (S2), S24/25, S26, S36 |
| Flash point | 45 °C (113 °F) |
| LD50 | 100-200 mg kg-1 (mouse) |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Furan-2-ylmethanethiol is an organic compound containing a furan substituted with a sulfanylmethyl group. It is a clear colourless liquid when pure, but it becomes yellow coloured upon prolonged standing. It possesses a strong odour of roasted coffee and a bitter taste. In fact, is a key component of the aroma of roasted coffee.