W316318

2-Furyl methyl ketone

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Acetylfuran
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 1192-62-7
• Molecular Weight: 110.11
• FEMA Number: 3163
• Beilstein: 107909
• EC Number: 214-757-1
• Council of Europe no.: 4113
• MDL number: MFCD00003242
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901503
• Flavis number: 13.054
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥99%
• color: light yellow to orange, darkens over time
• refractive index: n20/D 1.5070 (lit.)
• bp: 67 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 26-28 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.098 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: almond; caramel; cocoa; nutty; brown
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC(=O)c1ccco1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O2/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-8-6/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: IEMMBWWQXVXBEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Furyl methyl ketone is a heterocyclic flavor compound that is reported to be formed by Maillard reaction between glucose and amino acids in foods.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Burley tobacco, chestnuts, cocoa, coffee, cooked beef and pork, raisins, roasted almonds and peanuts. tamarind, tea, yogurt and wheat bread.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301,H330
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P271 - P284 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 159.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 71 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves