3-HEPTYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

290℃

Density 

0.916

FEMA 

3350 | 3-HEPTYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE

Flash point:

117℃

Odor

at 100.00 %. creamy lactonic green waxy gooseberry plum kiwi peach citrus fruity

Odor Type

creamy

JECFA Number

244

LogP

3.496 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2(3H)-Furanone, 3-heptyldihydro-5-methyl- (40923-64-6)

3-HEPTYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE Usage And Synthesis

Description

Heptyl formate has a fruity-floral odor with an orris-rose undertone and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized from n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil.

Uses

3-Heptyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone is used in the methods and compositions for modifying sensorial perception associated with transient sensory receptors TRPA1, TRPV1, and TRPA1V1.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Heptyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone is a gamma-lactone.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: fruity, green, sweet, creamy and fatty with a citrus nuance.

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