furfural acetone
4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one
Identification
| Name | furfural acetone |
| IUPAC | 4-furan-2-ylbut-3-en-2-one |
| CAS Number | 623-15-4 |
| EINECS | 210-774-3 |
| FDA UNII | 0W86Y87AUR |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15016000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00039566 |
| CoE Number | 11838 |
| XlogP3 | 1.40 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1511 4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.044 4-furan-2-ylbut-3-en-2-one |
| FEMA Number | 2495 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 623-15-4 ; 4-(2-FURYL)-3-BUTEN-2-ONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | amber to brown orange solid crystals (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 37.00 to 40.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 123.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg, 97.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.079000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.350 |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. Sweet, balsamic, nutty, creamy, coumarin and vanilla-like with a powdery anisic nuance A spicy, warm, cinnamon aroma Sweet/vanilla/balsamic, woody/cinnamon
|
| Taste Description |
at 20.00 ppm. nutty vanilla
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | unreported-mouse LD50 216 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LDLo 50 mg/kg |
| 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 |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Insufficient data |
| Recommendation for furfural acetone usage levels up to | PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 1.60 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 1.00 (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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