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4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Caramel furanone, Sotolon, Sugar lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O3
CAS Number:
28664-35-9
Molecular Weight:
128.13
EC Number:
249-136-4
MDL number:
MFCD00059957
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329756516
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.491 (lit.)
n20/D 1.492

bp

184 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C

InChI

1S/C6H8O3/c1-3-4(2)9-6(8)5(3)7/h4,7H,1-2H3

InChI key

UNYNVICDCJHOPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one may be used as an analytical reference standard for quantification of the analyte in beer samples using gas chromatography (GC).
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Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCK0238
BCCK9694
BCCH1803
BCCC5561
BCBT8659

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Identification of a stale-beer-like odorant in extracts of naturally aged beer
Callemien D, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(4), 1409-1413 (2006)
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Raquel M Callejón et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 56(15), 6631-6639 (2008-07-12)
Two gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) techniques were used to screen targeting compounds with an impact on the perceived quality of Sherry vinegar: detection frequency and aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA). The GC-O study revealed the presence of 108 aromatic notes, of
José Sousa Câmara et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 52(22), 6765-6769 (2004-10-28)
The maturation of Madeira wines usually involves exposure to relatively high temperatures and humidity levels >70%, which affect the aroma and flavor composition and lead to the formation of the typical and characteristic bouquet of these wines. To estimate the
F Peraza-Luna et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 49(12), 6012-6019 (2001-12-18)
3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone (sotolone) and 3-amino-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone, the postulated precursor of sotolone, were detected in hairy root cultures of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) by GC-MS. The hairy root cultures in both conical flasks and airlift with mesh bioreactors were achieved from hypocotyl of seedling
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