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W363421

Sigma-Aldrich

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

3 wt. % in propylene glycol

Synonym(s):

Caramel furanone, Sotolon, Sugar lactone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
128.13
FEMA Number:
3634
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.030
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal
Kosher

concentration

3 wt. % in propylene glycol

refractive index

n20/D 1.434

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

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food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

caramel; maple; sweet

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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General description

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%
Taste at 5-25 ppm

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

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ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

W363421-5KG:
W363421-SAMPLE-K:
W363421-1KG:
W363421-VAR-K:
W363421-1KG-K:
W363421-100G-K:
W363421-5KG-K:
W363421-100G:
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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 39-39 (2005)

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