5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers

ALDRICH/W362301 - 96%, FG

Synonym: Homofuraneol

CAS Number: 27538-09-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 142.15
EC Number: 248-513-0
MDL Number: MFCD03411593
Linear Formula: C₇H₁₀O₃
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W362301-100G-K	100 g	$243.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W362301-1KG-K	1 kg	$1630.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-W362301-SAMPLE-K		$54.60 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

agency	follows IFRA guidelines
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	96%
biological source	synthetic
bp	248-249 °C (lit.)
density	1.137 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
InChI	1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6(8)4(2)10-5/h4,9H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI key	QJYOEDXNPLUUAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
organoleptic	bread; burnt; caramel; maple; sweet
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.512 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1223/2009
	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
SMILES string	CCC1=C(O)C(C(C)O1)=O

Application:	5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (a mixture of isomers) can be used as a flavoring agent in food industries due to its excellent sensory properties.
General description:	5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone is one of the key volatile components of shoyu (soy sauce). It also occurs in roasted coffee and blackberries.
Packaging:	Packaged in glass bottles

Symbol	GHS07
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H302
Precautionary statements	P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
WGK Germany	WGK 3
Flash Point(F)	183.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	84 °C - closed cup

Purity	96%
bp	248-249 °C (lit.)
Density	1.137 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.512 (lit.)
FEMA Number	3623
UNSPSC	12164502