Description
2-Methyl-5-(methylthio)furan has a very strong sulfurated odor. May
be prepared from 2-methylfuran with CH3SCl; from 2-methylfuran
with an organolithium compound.
Chemical Properties
2-Methyl-5-thiomethylfuran has a very strong, sulfurated odor.
Occurrence
Reported found as a constituent of coffee
Definition
ChEBI: 2-methyl-5-(methylthio)furan is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl and methylsulfanyl groups at positions 2 and 5, respectively. It is a metabolite found in coffee and human urine. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a human urinary metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a member of furans and a methyl sulfide.
Preparation
From 2-methylfuran with CH3SCl; from 2-methylfuran with an organolithium compound.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: musty, mustard, onion, garlic, mushroom, coffee and savory nuances
