Identification

Namecoffee furanone
IUPAC(2S)-2-methyloxolan-3-one
EINECS221-685-4
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC5 H8 O2
Molecular Weight100.11716000
MDL NumberMFCD00010423
Nikkaji NumberJ75.503F
Beilstein1341334
CoE Number2338

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1448 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one
DG SANTE Food Flavourings13.042 4,5-dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one
FEMA Number3373
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)3188-00-9 ; 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale greenish yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.18000 to 1.18500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.819 to 9.860
Refractive Index 1.53400 to 1.53700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 138.00 to 139.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 6.556000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 3.4 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 103.00 °F. TCC ( 39.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) -0.563 (est)
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
Stability stable in most media

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Sweet and solvent-like with a brown, rummy and nut-like nuance
sweet and solvent-like with a brown, rummy and nut-like nuance
Odor sample from Sigma-Aldrich
Taste Description
at 75.00 ppm.
nutty and astringent with a slight, creamy almond nuance

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 1860 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for coffee furanone usage levels up to0.3000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)20.50 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)9.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassII
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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Potential Uses

FL almond toasted almond FL brandy FL bread FR bread baked bread FL caramel FL chocolate cocoa FL coffee FL filbert FL hazelnut FL rum

Natural Occurrence

almond roasted almond bean heated beans PMC beef cooked beef PMC bread wheat bread PMC chicken cooked chicken PMC coffee PMC filbert roasted filbert filbert roasted filbert guava fruit lavender oil spike spain @ 1.787% Data malt PMC onion roasted onion peanut roasted peanut pineapple fruit pork cooked pork PMC potato baked potato raisin PMC tomato

Synonyms

coffee furanone natural dihydro-2-methyl-3-furanone dihydro-2-methyl-3,2H-furanone dihydro-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone 4,5- dihydro-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone 4,5- dihydro-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one 3(2H)- furanone, dihydro-2-methyl- 2- methyl tetrahydrofuran-3-one 2- methyl-2,4,5-trihydrofuran-3-one 2- methyl-3-ketotetrahydrofuran 2- methyl-3-oxotetrahydrofuran 2- methyl-4,5-dihydro-3(2H)-furanone 2- methyl-tetrahydrofuran-3-one 2- methyldihydrofuran-3(2H)-one 2- methyloxolan-3-one 2- methyltetrahydro-3-furanone 2- methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one 2- methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one natural sugar furanone tetrahydrofuran-3(2H)-one, 2-methyl- Try the PubMed Search.