2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

280-281°C

Density 

1,097 g/cm³

refractive index 

1.6140

FEMA 

2704 | 2-METHYL-3(2-FURYL)ACROLEIN

Flash point:

>100°C

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. spice cinnamon woody herbal

Odor Type

spicy

JECFA Number

1498

BRN 

2438

LogP

2.30

CAS DataBase Reference

874-66-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Propenal, 3-(2-furanyl)-2-methyl- (874-66-8)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RTECS 

LT8530600

TSCA 

Yes

MSDS

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2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Pale yellowish liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.10. B.P. 225℃. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Reported found in roasted peanut

Uses

2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal finds use in flavor compositions, not only in spicy types, but also in Nut compositions, Chocolate, fruit, etc. and occasionally in Maple-Walnut. The concentration used is about 0.5 to 1 ppm in the finished product.

Preparation

2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal is produced by condensation of Furfural and Propionaldehyde.

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-Methyl-2-furanacrolein is a heteroarene.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: spicy, cinnamon, cassia and woody with a red-hot candy nuance.

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