furfuryl methyl ether
methyl furfuryl ether
Identification
| Name | furfuryl methyl ether |
| IUPAC | 2-(methoxymethyl)furan |
| CAS Number | 13679-46-4 |
| EINECS | 237-176-5 |
| FDA UNII | RRM754RXFN |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.12816000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.439J |
| CoE Number | 10944 |
| XlogP3 | 0.90 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1520 furfuryl methyl ether |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.052 furfuryl methyl ether |
| FEMA Number | 3159 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 13679-46-4 ; FURFURYL METHYL ETHER |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01300 to 1.01900 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.429 to 8.479 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 to 1.46000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 134.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 11.098000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 72.00 °F. TCC ( 22.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.009 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | mustard |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for furfuryl methyl ether usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.024 (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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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
furan, 2-(methoxymethyl)-
furfural methyl ether
2-
furfuryl methyl ether
2-
methoxymethyl furan
2-(
methoxymethyl) furan
2-(
methoxymethyl)furan
methyl furfuryl ether
Info:
substances containing furan substitution
US Patents:
3,940,502 - Flavoring agent
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