Furfuryl mercaptan CAS 98-02-2
Furfuryl mercaptan (IUPAC: 2-furanmethanethiol) is a low-molecular-weight organosulfur compound known for a powerful roasted/coffee-like aroma at trace concentrations. It is supplied commercially in technical and high-purity grades for use as a flavor/fragrance intermediate, analytical reference standard and specialty chemical building block. Material is handled as a flammable, odorous thiol requiring sealed containers and EHS controls.
- Applications
Fragrance and flavor intermediate
Used as a key trace aroma compound and intermediate in flavor and fragrance R&D to recreate roasted coffee, popcorn and roasted-meat notes (use at trace ppm/ppb levels; regulatory clearance required for food use). - Analytical reference standard
Supplied as high-purity material for GC/GC-MS method development, calibration and QC for aroma and food analysis. - Specialty chemical intermediate
Used in small-scale synthesis as a thiol building block for sulfur-containing derivatives and custom fragrances. - Odorant and sensory research
Employed in olfactometry, sensory threshold studies and research into olfactory response mechanisms. - Custom formulation / aroma creation
Used by flavor houses and perfumers to create signature top/middle notes when controlled and formulated at appropriate concentrations.
