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General Material Information

Preferred name strawberry furanone methyl ether
Trivial Name 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone
Short Description 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone
Formula C7 H10 O3
CAS Number 4077-47-8
Deleted CAS Number 144831-51-6
FEMA Number 3664
Flavis Number 13.089
ECHA Number 223-797-9
FDA UNII 3241BIM975
Nikkaji Number J217.886I
MDL MFCD00209504
xLogP3-AA 1.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1451 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 4077-47-8 ; 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
  • berry furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy 3(2H) furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-3-furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-furan-3-one
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)furanone natural
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-3[2H]-furanone
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxyfuran-3(2H)-one
  • 2,5-dimethyl-4-methyoxy-2H-furan-3-one
  • fraision methyl ether
  • furaneol methyl ether
  • furaneol methylether (Firmenich)
  • 3[2H]- furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy-
  • 3(2H)- furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-
  • mesifuran
  • mesifuran 20% in PG natural
  • mesifuran 20% in PG synthetic
  • mesifuran synthetic
  • mesifurane
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-2-hydrofuran-3-one
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3 2H-furanone
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
  • methoxyfuraneol
  • 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
  • 3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-
  • 4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
  • 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-2H-furan-3-one
  • 4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
  • 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydro-3-furanone
  • 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB34230
FooDB:FDB012541
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.0090
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia: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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 142.154296875
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 9.078 to 9.128
Refractive Index 1.475 to 1.481 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 221 to 222°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 3 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.103 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 72.22 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.269 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 2.441e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Moldy
sweet, moldy, mushroom, vegetable, potato, sugar burnt sugar, nut skin, wasabi, caramellic, fruity, brandy, musty, beany, cocoa, coffee, meaty
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 384 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet moldy mushroom vegetable potato burnt sugar nut skin wasabi caramellic fruity brandy
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 5, 41, (1999) At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. Musty, sweet, caramellic, musty beany, cocoa, coffee with slightly meaty and vegetative nuances
Flavor Type: Moldy
moldy, earthy, vegetable, potato, savory, brown, meaty, musty, jammy
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) Moldy earthy vegetable potato savory brown meaty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 5, 41, (1999) At 1.00 - 5.00 ppm. Musty, vegetative, savory meaty with a brown jammy fullness in the aftertaste
FURANEOL ® METHYLETHER brings along with its typical caramelic character, slight meaty and green nuances which work perfectly in strawberry, crab, orange, forest fruits and banana flavors. Burnt sugar metallic musty raw potato vegetable and bready notes

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Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for strawberry furanone methyl ether usage levels up to:
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 19.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.70 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: II
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: 13
Click here to view publication 13
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -12.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.50000
beverages(alcoholic): -1.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -10.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -2.50000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -3.00000
fruit ices: -3.00000
gelatins / puddings: -5.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -5.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: -2.50000
meat products: --
milk products: -2.50000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: -2.50000
soups: --
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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 220: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones
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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
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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
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220 Revision 3 (FGE.220Rev3): Consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated 3(2H)-Furanones from subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 99 Revision 1 (FGE.99Rev1): Consideration of furanone derivatives evaluated by the JECFA (63rd, 65th and 69th meetings)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):4077-47-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61325
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
Chemidplus:0004077478