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3-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

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Name:4-methyl-2H-furan-5-one
CAS Number: 22122-36-7Picture of molecule3D/inchi
FDA UNII: N9KXQ3851K
Nikkaji Web:J376.241F
MDL:MFCD00191545
XlogP3-AA:0.60 (est)
Molecular Weight:98.10122000
Formula:C5 H6 O2
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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FEMA Number:4902 3-methyl-2(5H)-furanone
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
 
Physical Properties:
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.13000 @ 25.00 °C.
Flash Point: 200.00 °F. TCC ( 93.33 °C. )
Soluble in:
 water, 1.124e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
Matrix Scientific
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methylfuran-2(5H)-one, 97%
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone
Sigma-Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone technical grade, 90%
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
3-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone >97.0%(GC)
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
 
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 3-methyl-2(5H)-furanone 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).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 29
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.0100020.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.0010010.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.0010010.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 0.0100020.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.0010010.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.0100020.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: 0.0010010.00000
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: 0.0010010.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 0.0100020.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :30945
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
4-methyl-2H-furan-5-one
Chemidplus:0022122367
 
References:
 4-methyl-2H-furan-5-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):30945
Pubchem (cas):22122-36-7
 
Other Information:
(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):Search
Export Tariff Code:2932.20.5050
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
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
None Found
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 found in nature
 
Synonyms:
2(5H)-furanone, 3-methyl-
4-methyl-2H-furan-5-one
3-methylfuran-2(5H)-one
 
 
Notes:
None found
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