ethyl furanone
5-ethylfuran-2(3H)-one
Identification
| Name | ethyl furanone |
| IUPAC | 5-ethyl-3H-furan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 2313-01-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.12816000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J581.585A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 254.00 to 255.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.017000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 212.00 °F. TCC ( 99.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.745 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | spice |
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 ethyl furanone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ethyl furanone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
5-
ethyl furan-2(3H)-one
5-
ethyl-(3H)-furan-2-one
5-
ethyl-3H-furan-2-one
5-
ethylfuran-2(3H)-one
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