2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone

Description

2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone · CAS 14400-67-0 · C6H8O2. UNII 73O869QGB2. Boiling Point: 259-261 °C; Density: 1.041-1.057; Refractive Index: 1.470-1.480.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	14400-67-0
PubChem CID	85730
Molecular formula	C6H8O2
IUPAC name	2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
UNII (FDA)	73O869QGB2
FEMA number	4101
JECFA number	2230

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	112.13
XLogP3	0.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	112.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass	112.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	8
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	259-261 °C
Density	1.041-1.057
Refractive Index	1.470-1.480

Physical description & handling notes

• Colourless liquid / sweet herbaceous aroma
• Practically insoluble or insoluble
• Soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent ">TRS 1000-JECFA 82/119

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (11%), H302 (89%), H315 (10.2%), H319 (10.2%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone; 14400-67-0; 2,5-Dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one; 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; mango furanone; FEMA 4101; 73O869QGB2; EINECS 238-365-5; 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (natural); FEMA NO. 4101; DTXSID40864502; 2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE [FHFI]; RefChem:444526; DTXCID40813010; (+-)-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone?

CAS 14400-67-0; molecular formula C6H8O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone known by?

2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, 14400-67-0, 2,5-Dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-, 2,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one, mango furanone.

What is the regulatory status of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H226, H302, H315, H319.

What are the key physical properties of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone?

Boiling Point: 259-261 °C; Density: 1.041-1.057; Refractive Index: 1.470-1.480.

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