W363405
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
≥97%, FG
Synonym(s):
Caramel furanone, Sotolon, Sugar lactone
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
128.13
FEMA Number:
3634
Council of Europe no.:
11834
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.030
EC Number:
249-136-4
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
caramel; maple; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
agency
follows IFRA guidelines
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117
assay
≥97%
refractive index
n20/D 1.491 (lit.)
bp
184 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
caramel; maple; sweet
SMILES string
CC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C
InChI
1S/C6H8O3/c1-3-4(2)9-6(8)5(3)7/h4,7H,1-2H3
InChI key
UNYNVICDCJHOPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one is the key aroma and flavor compound of fenugreek seeds. It also occurs wine and tobacco.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Odor at 1.0%
Taste at 5-25 ppm
Other Notes
Natural occurrence: Fenugreek seed, roasted Virginia tobacco and rice wine.
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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