furfuryl acetate
2-acetoxymethylfuran
Identification
| Name | furfuryl acetate |
| IUPAC | furan-2-ylmethyl acetate |
| CAS Number | 623-17-6 |
| EINECS | 210-775-9 |
| FDA UNII | 3CJC9ALG3X |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.13836000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003251 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.222J |
| Beilstein | 0116128 |
| CoE Number | 2065 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 739 furfuryl acetate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.128 furfuryl acetate |
| FEMA Number | 2490 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 623-17-6 ; FURFURYL ACETATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.11500 to 1.11700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.278 to 9.295 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46000 to 1.46400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 70.00 °C. @ 4.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.063000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 4.8 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 150.00 °F. TCC ( 65.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.102 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 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 |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. fruity, banana-like Fruity, Roast, Sweet
|
| Odor sample from | CA Aromatics Company Inc. |
| Taste Description |
estery ethereal green banana peel nasturtium Green banana skin
|
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for furfuryl acetate usage levels up to | 0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 16.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 21.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 540 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | 1.00000 |
| 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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