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2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

strawberry furanone methyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10O3
CAS Number:
4077-47-8
Molecular Weight:
142.15
FEMA Number:
3664
EC Number:
223-797-9
MDL number:
MFCD00209504
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901837
Flavis number:
13.089
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.478 (lit.)

density

1.097 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

caramel; coffee; maple; musty; sweet

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC1=C(C)OC(C)C1=O

InChI

1S/C7H10O3/c1-4-6(8)7(9-3)5(2)10-4/h4H,1-3H3

InChI key

SIMKGHMLPVDSJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone is one of the key volatile aroma compounds that contribute to the characteristic aroma of strawberries.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0% PG

pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

167.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

75 °C - closed cup

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Odour thresholds of some important aroma compounds in strawberries.
Larsen M & Poll L
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 195(2), 120-123 (1992)
2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone and derivatives in strawberries during ripening.
Sanz C, et al.
ACS Symp. Ser. (1995)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 41-41 (1999)
Wilfried Schwab
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4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF, furaneol®) and its methyl ether 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone (DMMF) are import aroma chemicals and are considered key flavor compounds in many fruit. Due to their attractive sensory properties they are highly appreciated by the food industry. In fruits 2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanones are

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