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Is Furfuryl Mercaptan vegetarian?

Furfuryl Mercaptan

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Furfuryl mercaptan is an organosulfur compound consisting of a furan ring substituted with a methylthiol group; it is a key contributor to the aroma of roasted coffee and is used as a synthetic flavoring/fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 2-Furanmethanethiol, Furan-2-ylmethanethiol
INCI name Furfuryl Mercaptan
CAS number 98-02-2
EC number 202-628-2
CosIng ID 40012
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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