5-Methylfurfural
ALDRICH/W270202 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: 5-
CAS Number: 620-02-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O2
Molecular Weight: 110.11
EC Number: 210-622-6
MDL Number: MFCD00003232
Linear Formula: C6H6O2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 187 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.107 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
impurities | <0.1% DMF (residual starting material) |
InChI | 1S/C6H6O2/c1-5-2-3-6(4-7) |
InChI key | OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | caramel; maple; spicy; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | [H]C(=O)c1ccc(C)o1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
General description: | 5-Methylfurfural has been identified as one of the volatile flavor compounds in tamarind, Dutch Coffee, barrel-aged wines and deep fat-fried soybeans. |
Legal Information: | For R&D Use and/or Food Manufacturing only |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 25 kg in composite drum |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 161.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 72 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 187 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.107 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
FEMA Number | 2702 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |