W362301

5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers

96%, FG

• Synonym(s): Homofuraneol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₀O₃
• CAS Number: 27538-09-6
• Molecular Weight: 142.15
• FEMA Number: 3623
• EC Number: 248-513-0
• MDL number: MFCD03411593
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901815
• Flavis number: 13.084
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• assay: 96%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.512 (lit.)
• bp: 248-249 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.137 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: bread; burnt; caramel; maple; sweet
• SMILES string: CCC1=C(O)C(C(C)O1)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6(8)4(2)10-5/h4,9H,3H2,1-2H3
• Inchi Key: QJYOEDXNPLUUAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone is one of the key volatile components of shoyu (soy sauce). It also occurs in roasted coffee and blackberries.

Application

5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (a mixture of isomers) can be used as a flavoring agent in food industries due to its excellent sensory properties.

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 183.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 84 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves