2-Methylthiophene

Agent Name
2-Methylthiophene
CAS Number
554-14-3
Formula
C5-H6-S
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Methylthiophene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
alpha-Methylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Thiophenes
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Flavoring agent that naturally occurs in grilled and roasted beef, papaya, cooked shrimp, whiskey, and in trace amounts in roasted chicken; [ExPub: EFSA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
24.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mouse) = 11,500 mg/m3/2hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."

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