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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-phenyl propyl tetrahydrofuran
Trivial Name Tetrahydro-2-(3-phenylpropyl)furan
Short Description 2-(3-phenylpropyl)tetrahydrofuran
Formula C13 H18 O
CAS Number 3208-40-0
FEMA Number 2898
Flavis Number 13.007
ECHA Number 221-715-6
FDA UNII 8ZH8E0RJQA
Nikkaji Number J262.313G
COE Number 489
xLogP3-AA 3.30 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1441 2-(3-phenylpropyl)tetrahydrofuran
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 3208-40-0 ; 2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN
Synonyms
  • furan, tetrahydro-2-(3-phenylpropyl)-
  • 2-hydrocinnamyl tetrahydrofuran
  • alpha-3-phenyl propyl tetrahydrofuran
  • 2-3( phenyl propyl) tetrahydro furan
  • 2-(3-phenyl propyl) tetrahydrofuran
  • alpha-(3-phenyl propyl) tetrahydrofuran
  • 1-phenyl-3-(Tetrahydrofuryl-2)propane
  • 2-(3-phenylpropyl)oxolane
  • 2-(3-phenylpropyl)tetrahydrofuran
  • a-(3-phenylpropyl)tetrahydrofuran
  • tetrahydro-2-(3-phenyl propyl) furan
  • tetrahydro-2-(3-phenylpropyl)furan
  • 2-(3-phenylpropyl)oxolane
  • 2-(3-Phenylpropyl)tetrahydrofuran

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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):HMDB36178
FooDB:FDB015032
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.0000
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 190.28565979004
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.113 to 8.18
Refractive Index 1.511 to 1.516 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 105 to 107°C @ 1 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.005 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 120.56 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.506 est
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, very slightly Yes
water, 17.23 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
fruity, green, fatty, cucumber skin, nasturtium, galbanum, woody, nut skin
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 169 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) At 100.00 %. fruity green fatty cucumber skin nasturtium galbanum woody nut skin
Flavor Type: Fatty
fatty, fruity, green, nasturtium, privet, radish, sappy, cortex, tea
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) Fatty fruity green nasturtium privet radish sappy cortex tea

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fruit
Flavoring purposes Fruit tropical fruit
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

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:
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 2-phenyl propyl tetrahydrofuran usage levels up to:
0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.0009 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.70 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: III
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: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.50000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -2.30000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -2.00000
fruit ices: -2.00000
gelatins / puddings: -2.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.030002.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
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 33 (FGE.33)[1] - Six Tetrahydrofuran Derivatives from Chemical Groups 13, 14, 16 and 26 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 75 (FGE.75)[1] - Consideration of tetrahydrofuran derivatives and a furanone derivative evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.33 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 75, Revision 1 (FGE.75Rev1): Consideration of tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.33 (2008)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):3208-40-0
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :62490
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
2-(3-phenylpropyl)oxolane
Chemidplus:0003208400