Propyl 2-Furanacrylate Property

Boiling point:

253.02°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0744

refractive index 

1.5392 (estimate)

FEMA 

2945 | PROPYL 2-FURANACRYLATE

Odor

at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet spice fruity caramel

Odor Type

spicy

JECFA Number

1518

LogP

2.86

CAS DataBase Reference

623-22-3

EPA Substance Registry System

Propyl .beta.-2-furylacrylate (623-22-3)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Propyl 2-Furanacrylate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Propyl 2-furanacrylate has a light strawberry-, apple-, pear-like odor. It has a fruity, caramellic flavor at low concentrations, turning bitter at higher levels.

Uses

Propyl 2-Furanacrylate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of fruity odor. It should be stored in glass or tin-lined containers. It is used in flavors for apple, pear, and raspberry with applications in beverages, candy, and baked goods at 1–3 ppm.

Preparation

By esterification of n-propanol with furanacrylic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: fruity, sweet, spicy, honey and tropical.