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W366404

2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

strawberry furanone methyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10O3
CAS Number:
4077-47-8
Molecular Weight:
142.15
FEMA Number:
3664
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901837
Flavis number:
13.089
EC Number:
223-797-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00209504
Organoleptic:
caramel; coffee; maple; musty; sweet
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone, ≥97%, FG

SMILES string

COC1=C(C)OC(C)C1=O

InChI

1S/C7H10O3/c1-4-6(8)7(9-3)5(2)10-4/h4H,1-3H3

InChI key

SIMKGHMLPVDSJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.478 (lit.)

density

1.097 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

caramel; coffee; maple; musty; sweet

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

300
400

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0% PG

General description

2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone is one of the key volatile aroma compounds that contribute to the characteristic aroma of strawberries.

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

167.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

75 °C - closed cup

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SHBS8355
SHBR9218
SHBP5166
SHBN7491
SHBM5638

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2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone and derivatives in strawberries during ripening.
Sanz C, et al.
ACS Symp. Ser. (1995)
Odour thresholds of some important aroma compounds in strawberries.
Larsen M & Poll L
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 195(2), 120-123 (1992)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 41-41 (1999)
Wilfried Schwab
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 18(6), 6936-6951 (2013-06-15)
4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF, furaneol®) and its methyl ether 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone (DMMF) are import aroma chemicals and are considered key flavor compounds in many fruit. Due to their attractive sensory properties they are highly appreciated by the food industry. In fruits 2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanones are

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