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W363413

Sigma-Aldrich

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

10 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

10 wt. % in propylene glycol

refractive index

n20/D 1.438

density

1.049 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

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

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 39-39 (2005)

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