5-methyl furfuryl alcohol
5-methylfurfuryl alcohol
Identification
| Name | 5-methyl furfuryl alcohol |
| IUPAC | (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol |
| CAS Number | 3857-25-8 |
| FDA UNII | 0JVO5EFA0A |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.12816000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00130134 |
| Nikkaji Number | J37.043F |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2099 5-methylfurfuryl alcohol |
| FEMA Number | 4544 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 3857-25-8 ; 5-METHYLFURFURYL ALCOHOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08200 to 1.08800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.014 to 9.064 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48400 to 1.49000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 177.00 to 178.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.647000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 143.00 °F. TCC ( 61.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.656 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| 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 5-methyl furfuryl alcohol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.01000 |
| fruit ices | 0.02000 |
| 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 | 0.01000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
furanmethanol, 5-methyl-
furfuryl alcohol, 5-methyl-
5-
methyl-2-furan methanol
5-
methyl-2-furanmethanol
5-
methyl-2-furfuryl alcohol
(5-
methyl-2-furyl) methanol
(5-
methyl-2-furyl)methanol
(5-
methylfuran-2-yl)methanol
5-
methylfuran-2-ylmethanol
5-
methylfurfuryl alcohol
5-
methylfurfurylalcohol
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