furfuryl formate
furan-2-ylmethyl formate
Identification
| Name | furfuryl formate |
| IUPAC | furan-2-ylmethyl formate |
| CAS Number | 13493-97-5 |
| FDA UNII | 6L99DDQ762 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H6 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.11142000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J354.646B |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2101 furfuryl formate |
| FEMA Number | 4542 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 13493-97-5 ; FURFURYL FORMATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.16500 to 1.17100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.705 to 9.755 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46300 to 1.46900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 170.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.438000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 134.00 °F. TCC ( 56.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.705 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.612e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | ethereal |
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 furfuryl formate 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 | 0.01000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.10000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.02000 |
| 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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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
formic acid furfuryl ester
furan-2-ylmethyl formate
2-
furanmethanol, 2-formate
2-
furanmethanol, formate
furfuryl alcohol formate
2-
furfuryl formate
2-
furyl methyl formate
2-
furylmethyl formate
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