4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One

Description

4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One · CAS 623-15-4 · C8H8O2. UNII 0W86Y87AUR. Melting Point: 102 to 104 °F (NTP, 1992); Vapor Pressure: 0.33 [mmHg]; LogP: 1.35.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	623-15-4
PubChem CID	212930
Molecular formula	C8H8O2
IUPAC name	4-(furan-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one
UNII (FDA)	0W86Y87AUR
FEMA number	2495
JECFA number	1511

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	136.15
XLogP3	1.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	136.052429494
Monoisotopic Mass	136.052429494
Topological Polar Surface Area	30.2
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	102 to 104 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.33 [mmHg]
LogP	1.35

Physical description & handling notes

• Reddish crystalline solid. (NTP, 1992)
• Reddish solid; [CAMEO] Yellow solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Amber to brown crystals; Spicy warm cinnamon aroma
• 234 to 239 °F at 10 mmHg ; decomposes at 444 °F (NTP, 1992)
• greater than 200 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Slightly soluble (1-10 mg/ml) (NTP, 1992)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Heat No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	6.3% (90 / 1422)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	6.3% (90 / 1422)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (93.2%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used in organic synthesis; [NTP]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; Furfuralacetone; 4-(2-Furyl)-3-buten-2-one
• IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards
• Prohibition: This material should not be used as a fragrance ingredient

Synonyms

Furfural acetone; DTXSID2025345; 4-(2-Furyl)but-3-en-2-one; 2-Furfurylideneacetone; Monomer FAM; FAM (monomer); Monofurfurylidene acetone; DTXCID305345; RefChem:921939; 210-774-3; 0W86Y87AUR; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furyl)-; 4-(2-Furyl)-3-buten-2-one; 623-15-4; FEMA No. 2495

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One?

CAS 623-15-4; molecular formula C8H8O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One known by?

Furfural acetone, DTXSID2025345, 4-(2-Furyl)but-3-en-2-one, 2-Furfurylideneacetone, Monomer FAM, FAM (monomer).

What is the regulatory status of 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One?

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

Is 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One classified as hazardous?

6.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (90 of 1422).

What are the key physical properties of 4-(2-Furyl)-3-Buten-2-One?

Melting Point: 102 to 104 °F (NTP, 1992); Vapor Pressure: 0.33 [mmHg]; LogP: 1.35.

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