5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone

ALDRICH/W315303 - 97%, FG

Synonym: Ethyl fenugreek lactone; Maple furanone

CAS Number: 698-10-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 142.15
EC Number: 211-811-6
MDL Number: MFCD00036673
Linear Formula: C₇H₁₀O₃
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W315303-100G-K	100 g	$406.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W315303-250G-K	250 g	$781.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W315303-1KG-K	1 kg	$2340.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W315303-SAMPLE-K		$54.60 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

agency	meets purity specifications of JECFA
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	97%
biological source	synthetic
bp	83-86 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)
documentation	see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen	no known allergens
grade	FG
	Halal
	Kosher
InChI	1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-4(2)6(8)7(9)10-5/h5,8H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI key	IUFQZPBIRYFPFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	31-35 °C (lit.)
organoleptic	caramel; maple; fruity; sweet
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.49 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
SMILES string	CCC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C
storage temp.	2-8°C

Application:

RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone, CAS Registry Number 698-10-2.: This study evaluates the safety of 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone as a fragrance ingredient, providing comprehensive toxicological data and safety profiles (Api et al., 2024 ).

Elucidating the Odor-Active Aroma Compounds in Alcohol-Free Beer and Their Contribution to the Worty Flavor.: This research identifies and quantifies the aroma compounds responsible for the flavor of alcohol-free beer, highlighting the significant role of 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone (Piornos et al., 2020 ).

General description:

5-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone is one of the key contributors to the aroma of roasted coffee. It occurs naturally in fruits such as blackberry, raspberry and blueberry.

RIDADR	UN 3335
WGK Germany	WGK 3

Purity	97%
bp	83-86 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)
mp	31-35 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.49 (lit.)
Storage Temp.	2-8°C
FEMA Number	3153
UNSPSC	12164502