Furaneol
CAS Number: 3658-77-3
Chemical Formula: C6H8O3
Synonyms: 4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE，4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-FURAN-3-ONE，2,5-DIMETHYL-4-HYDROXY-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE
Appearance: White Powder
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Furaneol is a highly important aroma compound and a key flavor component present in numerous fruits. It can be formed from various carbohydrates via the Maillard reaction. It can also be biosynthesized by yeast, bacteria and plants, where it exerts certain physiological functions.Research indicates that furaneol can inhibit the phosphorylation of cAMP response element-binding protein, suggesting its potential as an effective agent against hyperpigmentation. It also shows promise as a practical antimicrobial agent for human use.
Chemical Properties
| Item | Value |
| Melting point | 73-77 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 188 °C |
| density | 1.049 g/mL at 25 °C |
| vapor pressure | 0.81Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.439 |
| FEMA | 3174 4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 9.62±0.40(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet cotton candy caramel strawberry sugar |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 176g/L at 20℃ |
| JECFA Number | 1446 |
| BRN | 1281357 |
| Stability: | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | TONIC FRAGRANCE |
| InChIKey | INAXVXBDKKUCGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 0.95 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3658-77-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2h)-furanone(3658-77-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone (3658-77-3) |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 36-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | LU3990000 |
| F | 10-23 |
| HS Code | 29321900 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 3658-77-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application
2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone serves as an ingredient in meat flavor compositions. Thanks to its sweet, strawberry-like fragrance, it is widely applied in the flavor and fragrance industry.
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New production: 7-10 working days
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