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5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one
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Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
| CAS Number: | 3511-32-8 |  3D/inchi
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| FDA UNII: | D0380N8E30 | |
| Nikkaji Web: | J150.443F | |
| Molecular Weight: | 98.10122000 | |
| Formula: | C5 H6 O2 | |
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Category: flavoring agents
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| JECFA Food Flavoring: | 2232 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
| FEMA Number: | 4176 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
| FDA: | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF): | 3511-32-8 ; 5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE |
Physical Properties:
| Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay: | 95.00 to 100.00 % |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Refractive Index: | 1.49200 to 1.49800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point: | 162.00 to 163.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure: | 2.121000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point: | 143.00 °F. TCC ( 61.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w): | -0.930 (est) |
| Soluble in: | |
| alcohol | |
| water, 1.166e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | |
Organoleptic Properties:
| Odor Description: | herbaceous sweet |
| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). | |
Cosmetic Information:
| None found |
Suppliers:
| Axsyn |
| For experimental / research use only. |
| 3(2H)-Furanone,5-methyl- |
| Parchem |
| 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
Safety Information:
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | flavoring agents | ||
| Recommendation for 5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.0061 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 22 | |||
| Click here to view publication 22 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| cheese: | 3.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| chewing gum: | 4.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | 4.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| fish products: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| frozen dairy: | 3.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | 3.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 3.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| hard candy: | 4.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| meat products: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| milk products: | 3.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| processed fruits: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| snack foods: | 5.00000 | 25.00000 | |
| soft candy: | 4.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| soups: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
Safety References:
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): | |
| List of apha, beta-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones representative of FGE.19 substances for Genotoxicity Testing [1] - Statement of the Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) View page or View pdf | |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 220: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 1 (FGE.220Rev1): alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 2 (FGE.220Rev1): a,ß-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf | |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 12711594 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
| 5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one | |
| Chemidplus: | 0003511328 |
References:
| 5-methylfuran-3(2H)-one | |
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| Pubchem (cid): | 12711594 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 135307942 |
Other Information:
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
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| FooDB: | FDB009831 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food: | Read Report |
Potential Blenders and core components note
| None Found | ||
Potential Uses:
| None Found |
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
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Synonyms:
| 3(2H)- | furanone, 5-methyl- |
| 5- | methyl furan-3(2H)-one |
| 5- | methylfuran-3(2H)-one |