W363405

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

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): Caramel furanone, Sotolon, Sugar lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₈O₃
• CAS Number: 28664-35-9
• Molecular Weight: 128.13
• FEMA Number: 3634
• EC Number: 249-136-4
• Council of Europe no.: 11834
• MDL number: MFCD00059957
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901819
• Flavis number: 10.030
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.491 (lit.)
• bp: 184 °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; maple; sweet
• 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

Description

General description

4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one is the key aroma and flavor compound of fenugreek seeds. It also occurs wine and tobacco.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%

Taste at 5-25 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Fenugreek seed, roasted Virginia tobacco and rice wine.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable