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furfuryl methyl ether
methyl furfuryl ether

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Name:2-(methoxymethyl)furan
CAS Number: 13679-46-4Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:237-176-5
FDA UNII: RRM754RXFN
Nikkaji Web:J110.439J
CoE Number:10944
XlogP3:0.90 (est)
Molecular Weight:112.12816000
Formula:C6 H8 O2
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:1520 furfuryl methyl ether
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:13.052 furfuryl methyl ether
FEMA Number:3159 furfuryl methyl ether
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):13679-46-4 ; FURFURYL METHYL ETHER
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless to yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.01300 to 1.01900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.429 to 8.479
Refractive Index:1.45400 to 1.46000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 134.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value: 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure:11.098000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 72.00 °F. TCC ( 22.22 °C. )
logP (o/w): 1.009 (est)
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 1.127e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: coffee
coffee roasted coffee
Odor Description:at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. roasted coffee
Flavor Type: mustard
mustard
Taste Description: mustard
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
2-(Methoxymethyl)furan
Penta International
FURFURYL METHYL ETHER
Chemical Sources Association
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Safety Information:
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for furfuryl methyl ether usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.024 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.09 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: II
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).
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publication number: 4
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -2.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: -2.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -2.00000
hard candy: -2.00000
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: --
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 (FGE.67): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 1 (FGE.67Rev.1): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000).
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 Revision 2 (FGE.67Rev2): Consideration of 28 furan-substituted compounds evaluated by JECFA at the 55th, 65th and 69th meetings (JECFA, 2001, 2006a, 2009b)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 3 (FGE.67Rev3): consideration of 23 furan-substituted compounds evaluated by JECFA at the 55th, 65th, 69th and 86th meetings
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):13679-46-4
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61661
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
2-(methoxymethyl)furan
Chemidplus:0013679464
 
References:
 2-(methoxymethyl)furan
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:13679-46-4
Pubchem (cid):61661
Pubchem (sid):135017473
 
Other Information:
(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB34247
FooDB:FDB012560
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:Read Report
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
alliaceous
methyl furfuryl disulfide
FL/FR
balsamic
2-
acetyl furan
FL/FR
burnt
2-
ethyl-3,5(or 6)-dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
caramellic
caramel furanone solution
FL/FR
coffee dione
FL/FR
cyclotene
FL/FR
fenugreek oleoresin
FL/FR
5-
methyl furfural
FL/FR
chocolate
cocoa oleoresin
FL/FR
2,6-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2,4,5-
trimethyl thiazole
FL/FR
cocoa
2-
methyl butyraldehyde
FL/FR
coffee
cichorium intybus root extract
FL/FR
cichorium intybus root solid extract
FL/FR
roasted
coffea arabica seed extract
FL/FR
coffea arabica seed extract
FL/FR
coffea arabica seed oil
FL/FR
coffee absolute
FL/FR
arabica
coffee bean butter
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean essence
FL/FR
roasted
coffee bean extract
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean oil
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean oil CO2 extract
FL/FR
coffee bean oil extract
FL/FR
coffee difuran
FL/FR
coffee resinoid
FL/FR
furfuryl mercaptan
FL/FR
1-
hydroxy-2-butanone
FL/FR
2-
methyl-3-,5 or 6-(furfuryl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
earthy
nutty pyrazine
FL/FR
fruity
tropical thiazole
FL/FR
herbal
wormwood oil america
FL/FR
wormwood oil italy
FL/FR
wormwood oil poland
FL/FR
medicinal
2,6-
xylenol
FL/FR
moldy
strawberry furanone methyl ether
FL/FR
musty
menthofuran
FL/FR
nutty
3,5-
cocoa pyrazine
FL/FR
3,6-
cocoa pyrazine
FL/FR
2,3-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
4,5-
dimethyl-2-ethyl-3-thiazoline
FL/FR
2-
ethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2-
ethyl-4-methyl thiazole
FL/FR
filbert heptenone
FL/FR
filbert heptenone B
FL/FR
5-
methyl quinoxaline
FL/FR
2-
methyl thio-3,5 or 6-methyl pyrazine
FL/FR
sesame absolute
FL/FR
sesame absolute CO2 extract
FL/FR
2,3,5,6-
tetramethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
phenolic
para-alpha-
dimethyl styrene
FL/FR
popcorn
2-
acetyl pyrazine
FL/FR
roasted
fenugreek resinoid
FL/FR
trigonella foenum-graecum seed oil CO2 extract
FL/FR
sulfurous
benzothiazole
FL/FR
furfuryl thioacetate
FL/FR
S-
furfuryl thioformate
FL/FR
2-
methyl 5-(methyl thio) furan
FL/FR
3-
thiohexanol
FL/FR
sweet
2-
hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one
FL/FR
vegetable
1-
furfuryl pyrrole
FL/FR
woody
juniper berry oleoresin
FL/FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
2-
acetyl-6-methyl pyrazine
FL
dimethyl dihydrocyclopentapyrazine
FL
2,5-
dimethyl-3-thiofuroyl furan
FL
2-
ethyl-3,5(or 6)-dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2-
ethyl-5(or6)-methyl pyrazine
FL
2-
formyl pyrrole
FL
2-
hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one
FL/FR
3-
mercapto-3-methyl butyl formate
FL
2-
methyl-3-,5 or 6-(furfuryl thio) pyrazine
FL/FR
pyrazines mixture
FL
alliaceous
alliaceous
benzyl mercaptan
FL
dicyclohexyl disulfide
FL
tropical thiazole
FL/FR
brown
fenugreek oleoresin
FL/FR
1-
hydroxy-2-butanone
FL/FR
5-
methyl furfural
FL/FR
burnt
furfuryl alcohol
FL
2-
methyl quinoxaline
FL
2,6-
xylenol
FL/FR
caramellic
caramel furanone
FL
caramel furanone solution
FL/FR
cyclotene
FL/FR
fenugreek resinoid
FL/FR
chocolate
cocoa oleoresin
FL/FR
coffee
cichorium intybus root extract
FL/FR
cichorium intybus root solid extract
FL/FR
roasted
coffea arabica seed extract
FL/FR
coffea arabica seed extract
FL/FR
coffea arabica seed oil
FL/FR
coffee absolute
FL/FR
arabica
coffee bean butter
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean essence
FL/FR
roasted
coffee bean extract
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean oil CO2 extract
FL/FR
coffee bean oil extract
FL/FR
coffee difuran
FL/FR
coffee dione
FL/FR
coffee distillates
FL
coffee pyrazine
FL
coffee resinoid
FL/FR
difurfuryl ether
FL
diisoamyl thiomalate
FL
2,4-
dimethyl thiazole
FL
2-
ethyl-4-methyl thiazole
FL/FR
furfuryl mercaptan
FL/FR
methyl furfuryl disulfide
FL/FR
methyl furfuryl thiol
FL
2-
thiophene thiol
FL
earthy
difurfuryl sulfide
FL
fruity
furfuryl isobutyrate
FL
furfuryl isovalerate
FL
furfuryl propionate
FL
fusel
2-
methyl butyraldehyde
FL/FR
green
2-
methyl-5-isopropyl pyrazine
FL
herbal
wormwood oil america
FL/FR
wormwood oil italy
FL/FR
wormwood oil poland
FL/FR
meaty
benzothiazole
FL/FR
2,6-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
3-
mercapto-2-butanone
FL
2-
methyl 3-(methyl thio) furan
FL
molasses
molasses blackstrap
FL
moldy
strawberry furanone methyl ether
FL/FR
musty
2-
ethoxythiazole
FL
menthofuran
FL/FR
2-
methyl 5-(methyl thio) furan
FL/FR
nutty
2-
acetyl furan
FL/FR
3,6-
cocoa pyrazine
FL/FR
3,5(6)-
cocoa pyrazine
FL
3,5-
cocoa pyrazine
FL/FR
2,3-
dimethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
4,5-
dimethyl-2-ethyl-3-thiazoline
FL/FR
2-
ethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
1-
ethyl-2-acetyl pyrrole
FL
filbert heptenone
FL/FR
filbert heptenone B
FL/FR
5-
methyl quinoxaline
FL/FR
2-
methyl thio-3,5 or 6-methyl pyrazine
FL/FR
nutty pyrazine
FL/FR
nutty thiazole
FL
sesame absolute
FL/FR
sesame absolute CO2 extract
FL/FR
2,3,5,6-
tetramethyl pyrazine
FL/FR
2,4,5-
trimethyl thiazole
FL/FR
onion
furfuryl isopropyl sulfide
FL
roasted
2-
acetyl pyrazine
FL/FR
roasted arabica
coffee bean oil
FL/FR
ethyl 3-(furfuryl thio) propionate
FL
furfuryl thioacetate
FL/FR
trigonella foenum-graecum seed oil CO2 extract
FL/FR
solvent
2-
ethyl furan
FL
spicy
para-alpha-
dimethyl styrene
FL/FR
sulfurous
2,3-
butane dithiol
FL
butyl mercaptan
FL
ethyl methyl sulfide
FL
S-
ethyl thioacetate
FL
S-
furfuryl thioformate
FL/FR
furfuryl thiopropionate
FL
3-
methyl-2-butane thiol
FL
2-
thienyl mercaptan
FL
3-
thiohexanol
FL/FR
vegetable
1-
furfuryl pyrrole
FL/FR
woody
juniper berry oleoresin
FL/FR
 
Potential Uses:
FLcoffee
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 almond roasted almond
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 coffee roasted coffee
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 lavender oil spike spain @ 0.024%
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Synonyms:
 furan, 2-(methoxymethyl)-
 furfural methyl ether
2-furfuryl methyl ether
2-methoxymethyl furan
2-(methoxymethyl) furan
2-(methoxymethyl)furan
 methyl furfuryl ether
 
 
Notes:
Aroma constit. of roasted coffee and roasted almonds. Flavouring agent
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