Furfuryl Mercaptan (CAS 98-02-2) is an organic chemical with roasted, and coffee-like aroma.It is used as a flavoring agent in various food products, including baked goods, tortilla chips, and roasted meats. Furfuryl mercaptan is one of the key odorants in coffee, contributing to its roasted, sulfurous aroma. Even nanogram quantities can be detected by the human nose.
Aroma Characteristics
It has a strong toasty flavor,diluted with a sweet aroma of coffee caramel.
Application
1.Flavor and Fragrance
Furfuryl Mercaptan is used in coffee,chocolate,caramel and compound nuts and other edible flavors,used in tabacco for modulation and modification of coffee,chocolate, caramel,nuts and other baked sweet flavor,improve and enhance cigarette flavor.
2.Chemical Intermediate
Furfuryl Mercaptan can be used in organic synthesis for heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical precursors.
3.Specialty Chemicals
It may serve as a ligand in catalysis or crosslinking agent in polymer chemistry.
Storage
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
