Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide

Synonym(s):2-Methyl-3-furyl disulphide; 3,3′-Dithio-2,2′-dimethyldifuran

CAS NO.：28588-75-2
Empirical Formula: C10H10O2S2
Molecular Weight: 226.32
MDL number: MFCD01074774
EINECS: 249-095-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-11-05 08:34:14

Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide Structural

What is Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide?

Chemical properties

clear yellow to amber or orange liquid

Chemical properties

bis-(2-Methyl-3-furyl)disulfide has an overall roasty, meat-like, sulfur-like odor. This compound showed the highest flavor dilution factors among the 29 odor-active volatiles prepared from thermally treated cystine/ribose solution.

Occurrence

Reported found in cooked beef and black and green tea

Definition

ChEBI: Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide is a member of the class of furans that is disulfane in which both hydrogen's are substituted by 2-methylfuran-3-yl groups. It is a flavouring agent found in meat. It has a role as a human metabolite, a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite, a mammalian metabolite and a Maillard reaction product. It is a member of furans and an organic disulfide.

Properties of Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide

Boiling point:	280 °C
Density	1.211 g/mL at 25 °C
refractive index	1.572-1.583
FEMA	3259 \| BIS(2-METHYL-3-FURYL) DISULFIDE
Flash point:	110 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
color	Clear yellow to amber or orange
Odor	cooked meat aroma
JECFA Number	1066
CAS DataBase Reference	28588-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	bis(2-methyl-3-furanyl) disulfide(28588-75-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Furan, 3,3'-dithiobis[2-methyl- (28588-75-2)

Safety information for Bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.