TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE Property

Boiling point:

225-227 °C759 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.012 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.44(lit.)

FEMA 

3057 | TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE

Flash point:

210 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity green sweet musty tropical apricot pineapple

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

1444

LogP

1.22

EPA Substance Registry System

Butanoic acid, (tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl ester (2217-33-6)

Safety

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2932190090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304IF INHALED:

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P340Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403Store in a well-ventilated place.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate has a heavy, sweet odor reminiscent of apricot and pineapple. It has a sweet, fruity flavor at low levels, becoming pungent at higher levels.

Preparation

May be prepared by esterification of the alcohol with n-butyric acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: dry fruity pineapple, banana, green vegetative, slightly musty and earthy with tropical fruit nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: berry, strawberry, green fruity pineapple, cherry and tropical papaya. Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: fruity, pineapple with green and berry nuances.