5-methyl furfuryl alcohol

5-methylfurfuryl alcohol

CAS: 3857-25-8 C6 H8 O2 MW: 112.12816000

Identification

Name5-methyl furfuryl alcohol
IUPAC(5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol
CAS Number3857-25-8
FDA UNII0JVO5EFA0A
Molecular FormulaC6 H8 O2
Molecular Weight112.12816000
MDL NumberMFCD00130134
Nikkaji NumberJ37.043F

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring2099 5-methylfurfuryl alcohol
FEMA Number4544
FDANo 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 SDSView
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for 5-methyl furfuryl alcohol usage levels up tonot 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 dairy0.01000
fruit ices0.02000
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 foods0.01000
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

coffee PMC

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 PubMed: Characterization of volatile components and odor-active compounds in the oil of edible mushroom Boletopsis leucomelas. PubMed: Chemical transformations of glucose to value added products using Cu-based catalytic systems. PubMed: Volatile profiling of high quality hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.): chemical indices of roasting. PubMed: Hydroxymethyl-substituted furans: mutagenicity in Salmonella typhimurium strains engineered for expression of various human and rodent sulphotransferases. PubMed: Coffee aroma--statistical analysis of compositional data. PubMed: Monitoring cytotoxic potentials of furfuryl alcohol and 2-furyl methyl ketone in mice. PubMed: Difference in the volatile composition of pine-mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake Sing.) according to their grades. PubMed: Volatile compounds in a spanish red wine aged in barrels made of Spanish, French, and American oak wood. PubMed: Formation and Degradation of Furfuryl Alcohol, 5-Methylfurfuryl Alcohol, Vanillyl Alcohol, and Their Ethyl Ethers in Barrel-Aged Wines. PubMed: [Gas-chromatographic determination of furfural, methylfurfural and furyl alcohol in air]. PubMed: Clastogenicity of furans found in food.