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W249009

Sigma-Aldrich

Furfuryl acetate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-acetoxymethyl furan, 2-acetoxymethylfuran, Acetic acid furfuryl ester, Furan-2-ylmethyl acetate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H8O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
140.14
FEMA Number:
2490
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2065
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
13.128
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

(EU Regulation 1223/2009)
(follows IFRA guidelines)
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.462 (lit.)

bp

175-177 °C (lit.)

density

1.118 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

banana; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CC(=O)OCc1ccco1

InChI

1S/C7H8O3/c1-6(8)10-5-7-3-2-4-9-7/h2-4H,5H2,1H3

InChI key

CKOYRRWBOKMNRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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  • Plausible PEPPSI catalysts for direct C-H functionalization of five-membered heterocyclic bioactive motifs: synthesis, spectral, X-ray crystallographic characterizations and catalytic activity.: This publication discusses the synthesis and catalytic activities of PEPPSI catalysts, exploring their interactions with compounds including furfuryl acetate. The findings are significant for chemists involved in synthetic and medicinal chemistry (Bensalah et al., 2023).

  • Influence of baking conditions and formulation on furanic derivatives, 3-methylbutanal and hexanal and other quality characteristics of lab-made and commercial biscuits.: Investigating the effects of baking conditions on the formation of furanic compounds such as furfuryl acetate in biscuits, this study links process parameters to flavor and safety outcomes in food production, offering insights into food chemistry and product development (Acquaticci et al., 2024).

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

150.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

66 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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