A powerful compound known for its coffee-like, roasted, and sulfurous aroma. Despite its potency, it is used in trace amounts to add depth and complexity to fragrances, mimicking roasted notes.
Primarily used in fragrances to introduce warm, roasted, coffee-like nuances.
IUPAC Name: furan-2-ylmethanethiolCAS Number: 98-02-2
Molecular Formula: C5H6OS
Molecular Weight: 114.17 g/mol
Boiling Point: 263.00 to 265.00 °C @ 17.00 mm Hg
Melting Point: 113.00 to 115.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg (235.40 to 239.00 °F)
Class: Sulfide
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Furfuryl mercaptan 2: 2-FURANMETHANETHIOL 3: 2-Furylmethanethiol 4: furan-2-yl-methanethiol 5: Furfuryl thiol 6: furan-2-ylmethanethiol 7: 2-Furylmethyl mercaptan 8: 2-Furfurylmercaptan 9: Furfurylmercaptan
Chemist Says
Colourless oily liquid; extremely powerful and diffusive odour which on dilution becomes agreeable, coffee-like, caramellic-burnt, sweet
Scent: Coffee, Caramellic-Burnt, Sweet
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Roasted, Coffee, Warm
2: Coffee, Roasted, Sulphurous
3: Coffee, Cooked Beef, Chicken
4: Roasted, coffee-like, with a sulfurous and unpleasant character
Flammable