5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone
5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one

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Name: 5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one CAS Number: 3511-32-8 3D/inchi FDA UNII: D0380N8E30 Nikkaji Web: J150.443F Molecular Weight: 98.10122000 Formula: C5 H6 O2 NMR Predictor: Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) Category:flavoring agents   US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information: Google Scholar: Search Google Books: Search Google Scholar: with word "volatile" Search Google Scholar: with word "flavor" Search Google Scholar: with word "odor" Search Perfumer and Flavorist: Search Google Patents: Search US Patents: Search EU Patents: Search Pubchem Patents: Search PubMed: Search NCBI: Search JECFA Food Flavoring: 2232 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone FEMA Number: 4176 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone FDA: No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances FDA Mainterm (SATF): 3511-32-8 ; 5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE   Physical Properties: Appearance: colorless clear liquid (est) Assay: 95.00 to 100.00 Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No Refractive Index: 1.49200 to 1.49800 @ 20.00 °C. Boiling Point: 162.00 to 163.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) Vapor Pressure: 2.121000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) Flash Point: 143.00 °F. TCC ( 61.70 °C. ) (est) logP (o/w): -0.930 (est) Soluble in:   alcohol   water, 1.166e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)   Organoleptic Properties: Odor Description:herbaceous sweet Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).   Cosmetic Information: None found   Suppliers: Axsyn For experimental / research use only. 3(2H)-Furanone,5-methyl- Parchem 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone   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   Pictogram   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 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone usage levels up to:   not for fragrance use.   Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.0061 (μg/capita/day) 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: 22 Click here to view publication 22   average usual ppm average maximum ppm baked goods: 5.00000 25.00000 beverages(nonalcoholic): - - beverages(alcoholic): - - breakfast cereal: 2.00000 10.00000 cheese: 3.00000 15.00000 chewing gum: 4.00000 20.00000 condiments / relishes: - - confectionery froastings: 4.00000 20.00000 egg products: - - fats / oils: 2.00000 10.00000 fish products: 1.00000 5.00000 frozen dairy: 3.00000 15.00000 fruit ices: 3.00000 15.00000 gelatins / puddings: 3.00000 15.00000 granulated sugar: - - gravies: 2.00000 10.00000 hard candy: 4.00000 20.00000 imitation dairy: - - instant coffee / tea: - - jams / jellies: 2.00000 10.00000 meat products: 1.00000 5.00000 milk products: 3.00000 15.00000 nut products: - - other grains: - - poultry: 1.00000 5.00000 processed fruits: 2.00000 10.00000 processed vegetables: - - reconstituted vegetables: - - seasonings / flavors: 2.00000 10.00000 snack foods: 5.00000 25.00000 soft candy: 4.00000 20.00000 soups: 2.00000 10.00000 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): List of apha, beta-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones representative of FGE.19 substances for Genotoxicity Testing [1] - Statement of the Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) View page or View pdf Flavouring Group Evaluation 220: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 1 (FGE.220Rev1): alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 2 (FGE.220Rev1): a,ß-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf EPI System: View AIDS Citations:Search Cancer Citations:Search Toxicology Citations:Search EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12711594 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data 5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one Chemidplus:0003511328   References:   5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one NIST Chemistry WebBook: Search Inchi Pubchem (cid): 12711594 Pubchem (sid): 135307942   Other Information: (IUPAC): Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) Videos: The Periodic Table of Videos tgsc: Atomic Weights use for this web site (IUPAC): Periodic Table of the Elements FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): View HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): Search FooDB: FDB009831 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   peanut roasted peanut Search Trop Picture   Synonyms: 3(2H)- furanone, 5-methyl- 5- methyl furan-3(2H)-one 5- methylfuran-3(2H)-one   Articles:   None found yet. 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Notes: Used as a food additive [EAFUS]

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