Identification

Namefurfuryl alcohol
IUPACfuran-2-ylmethanol
CAS Number98-00-0
EINECS202-626-1
FDA UNIID582054MUH
Molecular FormulaC5 H6 O2
Molecular Weight98.10122000
MDL NumberMFCD00003252
Nikkaji NumberJ3.578E
Beilstein0106291
CoE Number2023
XlogP30.30 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring451 furfuryl alcohol
DG SANTE Food Flavourings13.019 furfuryl alcohol
FEMA Number2491
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)98-00-0 ; FURFURYL ALCOHOL
FDA RegulationFDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS

Physical Properties

Appearance yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.12800 to 1.13700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.386 to 9.461
Refractive Index 1.47600 to 1.48700 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -29.00 to -28.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 96.00 to 97.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 3.4 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 149.00 °F. TCC ( 65.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.280
Shelf Life 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesnot used anymore

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 44 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Sulfuraceous estery chemical, musty, sweet, brown caramellic, bready and coffee
Cooked Sugar, Burnt
Odor sample from CA Aromatics Company Inc.
Taste Description at 50.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 177 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 400 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat LC50 233 ppm/4H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents
IFRA Critical EffectInsufficient data
Recommendation for furfuryl alcohol usage levels up toPROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)180.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)24.00 (μg/capita/day)
Threshold of Concern540 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassII
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FL bacon FL beer FL brandy FL bread FL caramel FL chocolate cocoa FL coffee FR hawthorn FL malt FL molasses FL sugar brown sugar

Natural Occurrence

beer 97290 ppm PMC bread PMC cichorium intybus l. root extract @ 0.20% Data clove bud clove fruit cocoa coffee bean coffee roasted 575040 ppm PbMd ketaki flower oil india @ trace% Data lavender oil spike spain @ 1.264% Data mustard white mustard potato chip 9 ppm PMC rice cakes PbMd PMC sesame seed tea leaf

Synonyms

2- furan carbinol 2- furan methanol furan-2-ylmethanol 2- furancarbinol 2- furanmethanol 2- furanyl methanol 2- furanylmethanol furfural alcohol furfuralcohol furfuranol 2- furfuryl alcohol furfuryl alcohol natural furfuryl alcohol synthetic furfuryl carb furfurylalcohol 2- furfurylalkohol furfurylcarb furyl carbinol 2- furyl carbinol alpha- furyl carbinol 2- furyl methanol 2- furylcarbinol a- furylcarbinol 2- furylmethan-1-ol 2- furylmethanol 2- hydroxymethyl furan 5- hydroxymethyl furan 2-( hydroxymethyl)furan 5- hydroxymethylfuran methanol, (2-furyl)- PubMed: Identification of 2-ethyl-4-methyl-3-thiazoline and 2-isopropyl-4-methyl-3-thiazoline for the first time in nature by the comprehensive analysis of sesame seed oil. PubMed: Role of roasting conditions in the profile of volatile flavor chemicals formed from coffee beans. PubMed: Physicochemical model to interpret the kinetics of aroma extraction during wine aging in wood. Model limitations suggest the necessary existence of biochemical processes. PubMed: Aroma compounds in sweet whey powder. PubMed: Influence of the brewing process on furfuryl ethyl ether formation during beer aging. PubMed: Furfuryl ethyl ether: important aging flavor and a new marker for the storage conditions of beer. PubMed: Volatile flavor components of stored nonfat dry milk. PubMed: Volatile flavor components of rice cakes. PubMed: Changes in chemical composition of frozen coated fish products during deep-frying. PubMed: Formation of cysteine-S-conjugates in the Maillard reaction of cysteine and xylose. PubMed: Effect of Saccharomyces strains on the quality of red wines aged on lees. PubMed: Volatile profiling of high quality hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.): chemical indices of roasting. PubMed: Impact of cooking and handling conditions on furanic compounds in breaded fish products. 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