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General Material Information

Preferred name furfuryl valerate
Trivial Name Furfuryl pentanoate
Short Description furfuryl pentanoate
Formula C10 H14 O3
CAS Number 36701-01-6
FEMA Number 3397
Flavis Number 13.068
ECHA Number 253-160-0
FDA UNII 8KBJ13E9P2
Nikkaji Number J184.199H
MDL MFCD00038644
COE Number 10647
xLogP3-AA 2.10 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 741 furfuryl pentanoate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 36701-01-6 ; ALPHA-FURFURYL PENTANOATE
Synonyms
  • furan-2-ylmethyl pentanoate
  • 2-furanyl methyl pentanoate
  • 2-furanylmethyl pentanoate
  • furfuryl pentanoate
  • 2-furfuryl pentanoate
  • alpha- furfuryl pentanoate
  • 2-furylmethyl pentanoate
  • 2-furylmethyl valerate
  • oxaromate (IFF)
  • oxaromate-884 (IFF)
  • pentanoic acid 2-furanyl methyl ester
  • pentanoic acid, 2-furanylmethyl ester
  • Oxaromate 884

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Literature & References

furan-2-ylmethyl pentanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:36701-01-6
Pubchem (cid):61955
Pubchem (sid):135018919
Pherobase:View
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Flavoring agent

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):HMDB37727
FooDB:FDB016857
Export Tariff Code:2915.60.0000
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 182.21917724609
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Boiling Point 82 to 83°C @ 1 mm Hg
Boiling Point 228 to 229°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.067 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 6.2
Flash Point TCC Value 98.33 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.631 est
Shelf life 12 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, 171 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
sweet, fruity, pineapple, apple, tropical, cheesy, fruit overripe fruit, caramellic
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 88 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) At 100.00 %. sweet fruity pineapple apple tropical cheesy
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991) Sweet, overripe fruity, pineapple and apple with caramellic nuances
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, pineapple, apple, sweet, fermented, caramellic
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991) At 15.00 ppm. Fruity, pineapple and apple with sweet fermented and caramellic nuances
General comment Fruity pineapple apple sweet fermented caramel

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fruit
Flavoring purposes Apple, Dairy, Fruit tropical fruit, Meat, Milk, Peach, Pineapple, Pork, Tutti frutti
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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 furfuryl valerate usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.24 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 14.00 (μg/capita/day)
Threshold of Concern:540 (μg/person/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: 7
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.50000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -3.00000
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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 (FGE.13); Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 66 (FGE.66)[1]:Consideration of furfuryl alcohol and related flavouring substances evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) structurally related to Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side chain substituents and heteroatoms evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13 (2005)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 218: alpha,beta-Unsaturated aldehydes and precursors from subgroup 4.2 of FGE.19: Furfural derivatives - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13Rev1: Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 (FGE.67): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 218, Revision 1 (FGE.218Rev1): alpha,beta-Unsaturated aldehydes and precursors from subgroup 4.2 of FGE.19: Furfural derivatives.
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13, Revision 2 (FGE.13Rev2): Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 66, Revision 1 (FGE.66Rev1): Consideration of Furfuryl Alcohol and Related Flavouring Substances Evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 1 (FGE.67Rev.1): Consideration of 40 furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and related esters, sulfides, disulfides and ethers evaluated by JECFA at the 65th meeting (JECFA, 2006b) and re-evaluated at the 69th meeting (JECFA, 2009c)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13 Revision 3 (FGE.13Rev3): furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):36701-01-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61955
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
furan-2-ylmethyl pentanoate
Chemidplus:0036701016