3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN Property

Boiling point:

62 °C/0.25 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

1.038 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.485(lit.)

FEMA 

3391 | 3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN

Flash point:

174 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

clear liquid

Specific Gravity

1.038

color 

Colorless to Yellow

Odor

at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet musty nutty earthy cocoa corn leather

Odor Type

musty

JECFA Number

1506

BRN 

112094

LogP

1.74

CAS DataBase Reference

10599-70-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran (10599-70-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard Note 

Irritant

HS Code 

2932190090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H301Toxic if swalloed

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

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

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

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Identification

Description

It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma.

Regulatory Status

CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: The committee concluded that the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents could not be applied to this group (2005).

Usage

Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)

Natural occurrence

Reported found in coffee.

Chemical Properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

Chemical Properties

It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee.

Uses

3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran was used in synthesis of:

• furylfulgide, 2-[1-(2, 5-dimethyl-3-furyl) ethylidene]-3-isopropylidene succinic anhydride
• chalcones
• 1-(2′,5′-dimethyl-3′-furyl)-3-(aryl)-2-propen-1-one

Definition

ChEBI: 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl, acetyl and methyl groups at positions 2, 3 and 5, respectively. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a mutagen. It is an aromatic ketone, a member of furans and a methyl ketone.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 1%: musty, earthy, nutty, raw potato, slightly green with a roasted almond nuance

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: musty, earthy raw potato, nutty and cocoalike with almond, corn and savory nuances.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 82, p. 4883, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/ja01503a033
Synthetic Communications, 18, p. 1841, 1988 DOI: 10.1080/00397918808060939

General Description

3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a flavouring agent and its specifications were revised.