2-hexyl furan
furan, 2-hexyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-hexyl furan |
| IUPAC | 2-hexylfuran |
| CAS Number | 3777-70-6 |
| EINECS | 223-235-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.23672000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00053134 |
| Nikkaji Number | J45.623C |
| XlogP3 | 4.20 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 191.00 to 192.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.701000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 141.00 °F. TCC ( 60.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.338 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2-hexyl furan usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-hexyl furan flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
furan, 2-hexyl-
2-
hexylfuran
PubMed:
Amino acid catalysis of 2-alkylfuran formation from lipid oxidation-derived α,β-unsaturated aldehydes.