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bis(2-furyl) methane
di-2-furylmethane

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Name:2-(furan-2-ylmethyl)furan
CAS Number: 1197-40-6Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:214-826-6
FDA UNII: C79T9U9658
Nikkaji Web:J80.083J
XlogP3-AA:2.00 (est)
Molecular Weight:148.16116000
Formula:C9 H8 O2
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:2104 di-2-furylmethane
FEMA Number:4540 di-2-furylmethane
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):1197-40-6 ; DI-2-FURYLMETHANE
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.09700 to 1.10300 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 9.139 to 9.189
Refractive Index:1.50100 to 1.50700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 194.00 to 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.594000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 156.00 °F. TCC ( 68.89 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.136 (est)
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, 217.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Description:rich roasted
Taste Description: aromatic
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
Axsyn
For experimental / research use only.
Furan,2,2'-methylenebis-
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
2,2-Methylenebisfuran
Parchem
bis(2-furyl) methane
Chemical Sources Association
Need This Item for Flavor/Food?: You can contact the Chemical Sources Association
 
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:
skin-rabbit LD50 35257 ug/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): "DERMATITIS, OTHER: AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE" ENDOCRINE: CHANGES IN SPLEEN WEIGHT
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0544684

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-rat LCLo 2610 mg/m3/4H
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0544691

 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for bis(2-furyl) methane 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: 24
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: 0.030000.10000
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: 0.200001.00000
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :70972
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
2-(furan-2-ylmethyl)furan
Chemidplus:0001197406
 
References:
 2-(furan-2-ylmethyl)furan
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):70972
Pubchem (sid):135026628
 
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
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB32947
FooDB:FDB010932
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
 coffee
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Synonyms:
 di-2-furyl methane
 di-2-furylmethane
2,2’-difuryl methane
2,2'-difurylmethane
2,2’-difurylmethane
2-(furan-2-ylmethyl)furan
 furan, 2-furfuryl-
 furan, 2,2'-methylenebis-
 furan, 2,2'-methylenedi-
 furan,2,2'-methylenebis-
2-(2-furfuryl)furan
2,2'-methanediyldifuran
2,2-methylene bisfuran
2,2’-methylene difuran
2,2'-methylenebisfuran
2,2'-methylenedifuran
2,2’-methylenedifuran
 
 
Notes:
Minor constit. of coffee
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