2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

101-102 °C19 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.034 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.554(lit.)

FEMA 

3535 | 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN

Flash point:

187 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Clear Pale Yellow

Specific Gravity

1.034

Odor

at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. chemical phenolic smoke tobacco

Odor Type

phenolic

JECFA Number

1495

LogP

3.59

CAS DataBase Reference

3782-00-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzofuran, 2,3-dimethyl- (3782-00-1)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran has a nutty, spicy aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee and roasted onion.

Uses

2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran can be used as a drug storage packing containing antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran is a member of benzofurans.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%; chemical tar like, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, slightly pungent with a hint of black licorice drops, leather, cade oil and smoky bacon meaty

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: chemical, burnt woody, coumarin-like, tobacco, whiskey and slightly fusel like, tarry with a lingering aftertaste.

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