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Fragrance

2-METHYLFURAN-3-THIOL

CAS 28588-74-1
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A sulfur-containing furan thiol used in flavor and fragrance for meaty/coffee notes. Thiol reactivity with skin proteins makes it a sensitization concern.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Powerful aroma at trace levels

Known concerns

  • Thiol sensitizer class
  • Strong odor
  • Limited cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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