methyl 2-furoate
2-furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-furoate |
| IUPAC | methyl furan-2-carboxylate |
| CAS Number | 611-13-2 |
| EINECS | 210-254-6 |
| FDA UNII | O9A8D29YDE |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H6 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.11142000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003236 |
| Nikkaji Number | J7.016E |
| Beilstein | 0111110 |
| CoE Number | 358 |
| XlogP3 | 1.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 746 methyl 2-furoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 13.002 methyl 2-furoate |
| FEMA Number | 2703 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 611-13-2 ; METHYL 2-FUROATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow to orange clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.17000 to 1.18000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.736 to 9.819 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48000 to 1.49000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 181.00 to 182.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 81.00 to 82.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.858000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.7 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 164.00 °F. TCC ( 73.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.000 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | 64 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. A nutty, peppermint, tobacco odor with mushroom undertones Fruity mushroom fungus tobacco sweet
|
| Odor sample from | Bedoukian Research, Inc. |
| Taste Description |
sweet caramel brown sugar musty Sweet, caramel, brown sugar, slightly musty sweet caramel brown sugar musty
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 300 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 1250 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-furoate usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 30.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 37.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 540 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | 1.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.06000 |
| fruit ices | 0.06000 |
| 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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