2-methyl furan
 
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IUPAC name :2-methylfuran
InChI :InChI=1/C5H6O/c1-5-3-2-4-6-5/h2-4H,1H3
InChIKey :VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYAB
SMILES :CC1=CC=CO1
(EINECS) number :208-594-5
cas number :534-22-5
beilstein number :0103733
fema number :4179
coe number :2209
jecfa number :1487
fl. number :13.030
molar refractivity :23.37 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :198.8 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.441 ± 0.02
surface tension :25.5 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.927 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :9.26 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
xlogp : 0.90
molecular weight : 82.1005400
formula :C5 H6 O
BioActivity Analysis :17388918
 
 
fda reg :unspecified h. number :2932.19.0000
organoleptics : 
odor type :chocolate
odor strength :medium ,
recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
odor description¹ :
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol.  
ethereal acetone chocolate
substantivity :< 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
properties : 
appearence :colorless to pale yellow green clear liquid
assay : 98.00 - 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.90800 - 0.91700 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 7.555 to 7.630
refractive index :1.43100 - 1.43700 @ 20.00 °C.
boiling point : 63.00 - 66.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
logp : 1.85
safety : 
most important hazard(s) : T - Toxic.
  
Oral Toxicity(LD50) : Not determined
Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : Not determined
  
flash point ( Deg. F. ) : -8.00  °F.  TCC  ( -22.22 °C. )
  
recommendation for 2-methyl furan usage levels up to :
 not for fragrance use.
  
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
publication number : 22.
4179 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods : 10.0000050.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic) : --
beverages(alcoholic) : --
breakfast cereal : 5.0000025.00000
cheese : 7.0000035.00000
chewing gum : --
condiments / relishes : 5.0000025.00000
confectionery froastings : 10.0000050.00000
egg products : --
fats / oils : 5.0000025.00000
fish products : 2.0000010.00000
frozen dairy : 7.0000035.00000
fruit ices : 10.0000050.00000
gelatins / puddings : --
granulated sugar : --
gravies : 5.0000025.00000
hard candy : --
imitation dairy : --
instant coffee / tea : --
jams / jellies : 7.0000035.00000
meat products : 20.00000100.00000
milk products : 7.0000035.00000
nut products : --
other grains : 5.0000025.00000
poultry : --
processed fruits : 7.0000035.00000
processed vegetables : --
reconstituted vegetables : --
seasonings / flavors : 5.0000025.00000
snack foods : 10.0000050.00000
soft candy : --
soups : 5.0000025.00000
sugar substitutes : --
sweet sauces : --
safety links : 
(EINECS) number :208-594-5
rtecs :LU2625000 for 534-22-5
chemidplus :000534225
epa-srs :534-22-5
dtp/nci :3707
  
other : 
 
references : 
pubchem :154101
NIST Chemistry WebBook :2587351339
  
reference : Luebke, William tgsc, (2007)¹
synonyms :
2-methyl furan
alpha-methyl furan
 silvan
 sylvan
soluble in :
 alcohol
 water, 3000 mg/L @ 20C
insoluble in :
 water
(odor and/or flavor) used in :
 bread
 butter
 caramel
 chicken
 chocolate cocoa
 coffee
 currant
 mint
 tea
 tomato
natural occurrence in :
beef cooked beef
bread
butter
chicken
cocoa
coffee
currant
mint
tea
tomato



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