2-methyl benzofuran
2-methylbenzofuran
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl benzofuran |
| IUPAC | 2-methyl-1-benzofuran |
| CAS Number | 4265-25-2 |
| EINECS | 224-249-1 |
| FDA UNII | 8X3183BZ3X |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H8 O |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16196000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005850 |
| Nikkaji Number | J28.172G |
| Beilstein | 0002165 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2105 2-methylbenzofuran |
| FEMA Number | 4543 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 4265-25-2 ; 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05200 to 1.05700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.754 to 8.795 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54800 to 1.56000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 197.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.583000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 154.00 °F. TCC ( 67.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.220 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | phenolic burnt |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-methyl benzofuran usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.10000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.05000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 0.10000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | 0.10000 |
| sweet sauces | 0.05000 |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzofuran, 2-methyl-
2-
methyl benzo(b)furan
2-
methyl-1-benzofuran
2-
methylbenzo(b)furan
2-
methylbenzofuran
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