C5H6S
98.17 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceDanger
2-METHYLTHIOPHENE
CAS554-14-3EC209-063-0
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Flavoring agent
2-Methylthiophene is a volatile organic compound consisting of a thiophene ring with a methyl substituent. It occurs naturally in cooked foods such as grilled beef, roasted chicken, and shrimp, and is used as a flavoring agent.
Flavoring agentMaillard reaction product
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-METHYLTHIOPHENE (CAS 554-14-3) is 2934.99.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2934.99
EU CN code (8-digit)
2934 99 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-methylthiophene
InChIKey
XQQBUAPQHNYYRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=CS1
Synonyms (12)
- 2-METHYLTHIOPHENE
- 2-Methylthiacyclopentadiene
- 2-Methylthiophene (Standard)
- 2-methylthiophen
- 2-thiotolene
- 5-Methyl-2-thiophene
- Thiophene, 2-methyl-
- Thiophene, methyl-
- a-Thiotolene
- alpha-Methylthiophene
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