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
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) | |
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 |
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. |
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 |