2-Furyl methyl ketone
ALDRICH/W316315 - natural (US), ≥97%, FG
Synonym: 2-Acetylfuran
CAS Number: 1192-62-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O2
Molecular Weight: 110.11
EC Number: 214-757-1
MDL Number: MFCD00003242
Linear Formula: C6H6O2
Product Type: Chemical


12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
bp | 67 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.098 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural (US) | |
greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry ![]() |
InChI | 1S/C6H6O2/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4- |
InChI key | IEMMBWWQXVXBEU-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 26-28 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | caramel; cocoa; coffee; brown; nutty; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
SMILES string | CC(=O)c1ccco1 |
sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
General description: | 2-Furyl methyl ketone is a volatile heterocyclic flavor compound that may be formed in food due to Maillard reaction. It has been reported in roasted sesame seeds, fried beef and sweet corn products. |
General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Burley tobacco, chestnuts, cocoa, coffee, cooked beef and pork, raisins, roasted almonds and peanuts. tamarind, tea, yogurt and wheat bread. |
Packaging: | 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H300 + H330 - H311 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | T |
Risk Statements | 20/21-25-41 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 159.8 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 71 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 67 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 26-28 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.098 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3163 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |