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W362320

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

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≥96%, natural (US), FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl furanone, Homofuraneol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10O3
CAS Number:
27538-09-6
Molecular Weight:
142.15
FEMA Number:
3623
EC Number:
248-513-0
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Flavis number:
13.084
EC Number:
248-513-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD03411593
Organoleptic:
berry; wine-like
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural (US)
Biological source:
botanical
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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InChI

1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6(8)4(2)10-5/h4,9H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

QJYOEDXNPLUUAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

botanical

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural (US)

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.510

assay

≥96%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

berry; wine-like

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

300

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General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

183.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

84 °C - closed cup

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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SHBT4994
SHBR4215
SHBP4097
MKCD9940

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