Identification

Namedimethyl benzofuranone
IUPAC(3S)-3,6-dimethyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one
CAS Number65817-24-5
FDA UNII0XUR2L45V9
Molecular FormulaC10 H10 O2
Molecular Weight162.18810000
Nikkaji NumberJ3.068.610A

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1167 2-(4-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid-gamma-lactone
DG SANTE Food Flavourings10.072 dimethyl-3,6-benzo-2(3H)-furanone
FEMA Number3863
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)65817-24-5 ; 2-(4-METHYL-2-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPIONIC ACID-GAMMA-LACTONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.09900 to 1.10400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.145 to 9.186
Refractive Index 1.51800 to 1.52400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 64.00 °C. @ 0.08 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.067000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 189.00 °F. TCC ( 87.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.433 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol.

Safety Information

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 dimethyl benzofuranone usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.84 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)2.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassIII
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)1.00000
beverages(alcoholic)2.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum10.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy5.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea2.00000
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products2.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy5.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

Chemical sources Association Inc

Exchange of knowledge

Need This Item for Flavor? You can contact the Chemical Sources Association.

Potential Uses

FL coconut FL tropical

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

dimethyl-3,6-benzo-2(3H)-furanone (3S)-3,6- dimethyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one dimethylbenzofuranone furaminton 2-(4- methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl) propionic acid gamma-lactone 2-(4- methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid-gamma-lactone Try the PubMed Search.