tonka furanone
dehydromenthofurolactone
Identification
| Name | tonka furanone |
| IUPAC | 3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one |
| CAS Number | 80417-97-6 |
| EINECS | 279-462-2 |
| FDA UNII | HQN74S1YWS |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.20404000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J320.270D |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 10.034 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one |
| FEMA Number | 3755 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09000 to 1.09600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.070 to 9.120 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54200 to 1.54800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 264.00 to 266.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000154 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 278.00 °F. TCC ( 136.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.927 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for tonka furanone usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 1.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.01 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | III |
| 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
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2(4H)-
benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-
dehydro menthofurolactone
dehydromenthofurolactone
5,6-
dihydro-3,6-dimethyl benzofuran-2(4H)-one
5,6-
dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-4H-benzofuran-2-one
5,6-
dihydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one
3,6-
dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
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