4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
ALDRICH/W363405 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: Caramel furanone; Sotolon; Sugar lactone
CAS Number: 28664-35-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O3
Molecular Weight: 128.13
EC Number: 249-136-4
MDL Number: MFCD00059957
Linear Formula: C6H8O3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 184 °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/C6H8O3/c1-3-4(2)9-6(8) |
| InChI key | UNYNVICDCJHOPO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | caramel; maple; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 1.0% |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 5-25 ppm |
| General description: | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2, |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Fenugreek seed, roasted Virginia tobacco and rice wine. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 250 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | UN 3335 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 184 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3634 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

