Furaneol

CAS Number: 3658-77-3
Chemical Formula: C6H8O3
Synonyms: 4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE,4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-FURAN-3-ONE,2,5-DIMETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE
Appearance: White Powder
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Products Description

Furaneol is a highly important aromaleic-anhydride.html">ma compound and a key flavor component present in numerous fruits. It can be formed from various carbohydrates via the Maillard reaction. It can also be biosynthesized by yeast, bacteria and plants, where it exerts certain physiological functions.Research indicates that furaneol can inhibit the phosphorylation of cAMP response element-binding protein, suggesting its potential as an effective agent against hyperpigmentation. It also shows promise as a practical epsilon-polylysine.html">antimicrobial agent for human use.Furaneol

Chemical Properties

ItemValue
Melting point73-77 °C(lit.)
Boiling point188 °C
density1.049 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor pressure0.81Pa at 25℃
refractive indexn20/D 1.439
FEMA3174 4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
Fp>230 °F
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityChloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka9.62±0.40(Predicted)
formSolid
colorWhite
Odorat 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet cotton candy caramel strawberry sugar
Odor Typecaramellic
biological sourcesynthetic
Water Solubility176g/L at 20℃
JECFA Number1446
BRN1281357
Stability:Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsTONIC FRAGRANCE
InChIKeyINAXVXBDKKUCGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP0.95 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference3658-77-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2h)-furanone(3658-77-3)
EPA Substance Registry System4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone (3658-77-3)

Safety Information

ItemValue
Hazard CodesXn
Risk Statements22
Safety Statements36-24/25
WGK Germany3
RTECSLU3990000
F10-23
HS Code29321900
Hazardous Substances Data3658-77-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Product Application

2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone serves as an ingredient in meat flavor compositions. Thanks to its sweet, strawberry-like fragrance, it is widely applied in the flavor and fragrance industry.

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Inventory: 2-3 working days
New production: 7-10 working days

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