bis(2-furyl) methane
di-2-furylmethane
Identification
| Name | bis(2-furyl) methane |
| IUPAC | 2-(furan-2-ylmethyl)furan |
| CAS Number | 1197-40-6 |
| EINECS | 214-826-6 |
| FDA UNII | C79T9U9658 |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 148.16116000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J80.083J |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2104 di-2-furylmethane |
| FEMA Number | 4540 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1197-40-6 ; DI-2-FURYLMETHANE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09700 to 1.10300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.139 to 9.189 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50100 to 1.50700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 194.00 to 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.594000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 156.00 °F. TCC ( 68.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.136 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | rich roasted |
| Taste Description | aromatic |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 35257 ug/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LCLo 2610 mg/m3/4H |
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 bis(2-furyl) methane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| 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 | 0.03000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 0.20000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
di-2-furyl methane
di-2-furylmethane
2,2’-
difuryl methane
2,2'-
difurylmethane
2,2’-
difurylmethane
2-(
furan-2-ylmethyl)furan
furan, 2-furfuryl-
furan, 2,2'-methylenebis-
furan, 2,2'-methylenedi-
furan,2,2'-methylenebis-
2-(2-
furfuryl)furan
2,2'-
methanediyldifuran
2,2-
methylene bisfuran
2,2’-
methylene difuran
2,2'-
methylenebisfuran
2,2'-
methylenedifuran
2,2’-
methylenedifuran
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