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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-furyl acetone
Trivial Name 1-(2-Furyl)-2-propanone
Short Description (2-furyl)-2-propanone
Formula C7 H8 O2
CAS Number 6975-60-6
FEMA Number 2496
Flavis Number 13.045
ECHA Number 230-234-0
FDA UNII SI59VJ54CN
Nikkaji Number J266.036I
MDL MFCD02683084
COE Number 11837
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1508 (2-furyl)-2-propanone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 6975-60-6 ; (2-FURYL)-2-PROPANONE
Synonyms
  • acetone, (2-furyl)-
  • 2-acetonyl furan
  • 2-acetonylfuran
  • 1-( furan-2-yl)propan-2-one
  • 1-furan-2-ylpropan-2-one
  • 2-furanyl-2-propanone
  • 1-(2-furanyl)-2-propanone
  • furfuryl methyl ketone
  • 2-furfuryl methyl ketone
  • furyl acetone
  • furyl propanone
  • 1-furyl-2-propanone
  • 2-furyl-2-propanone
  • 1-(2-furyl) propan-2-one
  • (2-furyl)-2-propanone
  • 1-(2-furyl)-2-propanone
  • 1-(2-furyl)acetone
  • 1-(2-furyl)propan-2-one
  • furylacetone
  • 2-furylacetone
  • methyl furfuryl ketone
  • 2-propanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-
  • 1-furan-2-ylpropan-2-one
  • 2-Propanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-
  • 2-Propanone, 1-(2-furyl)-
  • 2-Propanone, (2-furyl)-
  • 1-(2-Furanyl)-2-propanone
  • 2-Furfuryl methyl ketone
  • 1-(2-Furyl)-2-propanone
  • 2-Acetonylfuran
  • 2-Furyl-1-propan-2-one
  • 2-Furylacetone
  • NSC 21607
  • 2-(2-Oxopropyl)furan

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Literature & References

1-furan-2-ylpropan-2-one
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:6975-60-6
Pubchem (cid):228583
Pubchem (sid):135264468
Publications by Info
substances containing furan substitution
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines

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):HMDB32917
FooDB:FDB010900
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01695
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.0040
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 124.13916015625
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.937 to 8.987
Refractive Index 1.499 to 1.505 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 28 to 30°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 179 to 180°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.938 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 65 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.951 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
triacetin Yes
water, 1.848e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
caramellic, fruity, spicy, radish
General comment At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. caramellic fruity spicy radish
Flavor Type: Green
green, burnt, radish
General comment Green burnt radish

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Beef roasted beef, Coffee, Radish, Spice

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 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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 2-furyl acetone usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.037 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.02 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 670 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:90 (μg/person/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: 2.0000020.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -5.00000
fruit ices: -5.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 3.8000020.00000
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: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 1.0000011.50000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): --
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 1.0000020.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000020.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 1.0000020.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): --
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): --
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): --
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): --
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): --

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 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 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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Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000).
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67 Revision 2 (FGE.67Rev2): Consideration of 28 furan-substituted compounds evaluated by JECFA at the 55th, 65th and 69th meetings (JECFA, 2001, 2006a, 2009b)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 67, Revision 3 (FGE.67Rev3): consideration of 23 furan-substituted compounds evaluated by JECFA at the 55th, 65th, 69th and 86th meetings
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):6975-60-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :228583
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
1-furan-2-ylpropan-2-one
Chemidplus:0006975606