dimethyl benzofuranone
dimethylbenzofuranone
Identification
| Name | dimethyl benzofuranone |
| IUPAC | (3S)-3,6-dimethyl-3H-1-benzofuran-2-one |
| CAS Number | 65817-24-5 |
| FDA UNII | 0XUR2L45V9 |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.18810000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.068.610A |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1167 2-(4-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid-gamma-lactone |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 10.072 dimethyl-3,6-benzo-2(3H)-furanone |
| FEMA Number | 3863 |
| FDA | No 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 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 dimethyl benzofuranone usage levels up to | not 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 Class | III |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 2.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 10.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 5.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 2.00000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 2.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 5.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
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
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