omphalone
2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(4-methyl-2-furanyl)-
Identification
| Name | omphalone |
| IUPAC | 2-(4-methylfuran-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione |
| CAS Number | 107320-38-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.18236000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.371.471J |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 323.51 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 302.00 °F. TCC ( 149.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.531 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1133 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
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 omphalone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for omphalone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,5-
cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(4-methyl-2-furanyl)-
2-(4-
methyl furan-2-yl)-1,4-benzoquinone
2-(4-
methylfuran-2-yl)-1,4-benzoquinone
2-(4-
methylfuran-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
PubMed:
Omphalone, an antibiotically active benzoquinone derivative from fermentations of Lentinellus omphalodes.