difurfuryl ether
2,2'-[oxybis(methylene)]bisfuran
Identification
| Name | difurfuryl ether |
| IUPAC | 2-(furan-2-ylmethoxymethyl)furan |
| CAS Number | 4437-22-3 |
| FDA UNII | 55L57OC81G |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 178.18730000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J102.641K |
| Beilstein | 0156726 |
| CoE Number | 10930 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1522 difurfuryl ether |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.061 difurfuryl ether |
| FEMA Number | 3337 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 4437-22-3 ; DIFURFURYL ETHER |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.50600 to 1.51200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 12.531 to 12.581 |
| Refractive Index | 1.13800 to 1.14400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 101.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg, 88.00 to 89.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.109000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 222.00 °F. TCC ( 105.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.797 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. Coffee, Earthy, Mushroom
|
| Taste Description |
coffee mushroom-like coffee
|
Safety Information
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 210 mg/kg |
| 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 difurfuryl ether usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.12 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.09 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| 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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