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5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl fenugreek lactone, Maple furanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10O3
CAS Number:
698-10-2
Molecular Weight:
142.15
FEMA Number:
3153
Council of Europe no.:
2300
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901495
Flavis number:
10.023
EC Number:
211-811-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00036673
Organoleptic:
caramel; maple; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.49 (lit.)

bp

83-86 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

31-35 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

caramel; maple; fruity; sweet

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C

InChI

1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-4(2)6(8)7(9)10-5/h5,8H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

IUFQZPBIRYFPFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone is one of the key contributors to the aroma of roasted coffee. It occurs naturally in fruits such as blackberry, raspberry and blueberry.

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone, CAS Registry Number 698-10-2.: This study evaluates the safety of 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone as a fragrance ingredient, providing comprehensive toxicological data and safety profiles (Api et al., 2024).

  • Elucidating the Odor-Active Aroma Compounds in Alcohol-Free Beer and Their Contribution to the Worty Flavor.: This research identifies and quantifies the aroma compounds responsible for the flavor of alcohol-free beer, highlighting the significant role of 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone (Piornos et al., 2020).

pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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