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General Material Information

Preferred name 2-acetyl furan
Trivial Name 2-Acetylfuran
Short Description 2-furyl methyl ketone
Formula C6 H6 O2
CAS Number 1192-62-7
Deleted CAS Number 80145-44-4
FEMA Number 3163
Flavis Number 13.054
ECHA Number 214-757-1
FDA UNII Q5ZRP80K02
Nikkaji Number J45.573C
Beilstein Number 0107909
MDL MFCD00003242
COE Number 11653
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1503 2-furyl methyl ketone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 1192-62-7 ; 2-FURYL METHYL KETONE
Synonyms
  • 2-acetyl furan
  • 2 acetyl furan
  • 2-acetylfuran
  • nat.2-acetylfuran
  • 2-acetylfuran natural
  • 1-( furan-2-yl)ethanone
  • 1-furan-2-ylethanone
  • 1-(2-furanyl) ethanone
  • 2-furyl ethanone
  • 2-furyl methyl ketone
  • 2-furyl methyl ketone (natural)
  • 2-furyl methyl ketone natural
  • 1-(2-furyl) ethanone
  • 1-(2-furyl)ethan-1-one
  • methyl 2-furyl ketone
  • 1-(furan-2-yl)ethanone
  • Ethanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-
  • Ketone, 2-furyl methyl
  • 1-(2-Furanyl)ethanone
  • 2-Furyl methyl ketone
  • 2-Furylethanone
  • 2-Acetylfuran
  • 1-(2-Furyl)ethanone
  • α-Acetylfuran
  • NSC 4665
  • NSC 49133
  • 1-(Furan-2-yl)ethan-1-one

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Literature & References

1-(furan-2-yl)ethanone
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:1192-62-7
Pubchem (cid):14505
Pubchem (sid):134980984
Flavornet:1192-62-7
Pherobase:View
Publications by Info
substances containing furan substitution
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Publications by PubMed
Characterisation of volatile compounds in a smoke flavouring from rice husk.
Alkaloids from the mangrove-derived actinomycete Jishengella endophytica 161111.
2-acetylfuran-3-glucopyranoside as a novel marker for the detection of honey adulterated with rice syrup.
Examining of athermal effects in microwave-induced glucose/glycine reaction and degradation of polysaccharide from Porphyra yezoensis.
An efficient method for the determination of furan derivatives in apple cider and wine by solid phase extraction and high performance liquid chromatography--diode array detector.
Analytical method of free and conjugated neutral aroma components in tobacco by solvent extraction coupled with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
A further tool to monitor the coffee roasting process: aroma composition and chemical indices.
Comparison of 2-acetylfuran formation between ribose and glucose in the Maillard reaction.
Two new benzofurans from Gastrodia elata and their DNA topoisomerases I and II inhibitory activities.
Spectral studies on Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with thiosemicarbazone (L1) and semicarbazone (L2) derived from 2-acetyl furan.
Synthesis and antiamoebic activity of new oxime ether derivatives containing 2-acetylpyridine/2-acetylfuran.
Characterization of odor-active compounds in Californian chardonnay wines using GC-olfactometry and GC-mass spectrometry.
2-Acetylfuran, a confounder in urinalysis for 2,5-hexanedione as an n-hexane exposure indicator.
[Acute hepatitis in subjects exposed to 2-acetylfuran and hydrazine].
A further tool to monitor the coffee roasting process: aroma composition and chemical indices.
Short and efficient synthetic route to methyl α-trioxacarcinoside B and anomerically activated derivatives.
Thiosemicarbazone derivatives of nickel and copper: the unprecedented coordination of furan ring in octahedral nickel(II) and of triphenylphosphine in three-coordinate copper(I) complexes.
Simple and convenient approach to the Kreohnke pyridine type synthesis of functionalized indol-3-yl pyridine derivatives using 3-cyanoacetyl indole.
Comparison of 2-acetylfuran formation between ribose and glucose in the Maillard reaction.
Spectroscopic evaluation of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes derived from thiosemicarbazone and semicarbazone.
Spectral studies on Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with thiosemicarbazone (L1) and semicarbazone (L2) derived from 2-acetyl furan.
Synthesis, characterization, electro chemistry, catalytic and biological activities of ruthenium(III) complexes with bidentate N, O/S donor ligands.
Elemental sulfur identified in urine of cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus.
Asymmetric synthesis of methyl 6-deoxy-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-mannopyranoside from a non-carbohydrate precursor.
Synthesis and antiamoebic activity of new oxime ether derivatives containing 2-acetylpyridine/2-acetylfuran.
Characterization of odor-active compounds in Californian chardonnay wines using GC-olfactometry and GC-mass spectrometry.
Determination of furanic compounds in traditional balsamic vinegars by ion-exclusion liquid chromatography and diode-array detection.
Thermal decomposition of specifically phosphorylated D-glucoses and their role in the control of the Maillard reaction.
Acyclic stereoselection in the reaction of nucleophilic reagents with chiral N-acyliminium ions generated from N-
Metabolic reduction of novel 3,4-dichloro-5-nitrofurans in Salmonella typhimurium.
2-Acetylfuran, a confounder in urinalysis for 2,5-hexanedione as an n-hexane exposure indicator.
Dose-dependent increase in 2,5-hexanedione in the urine of workers exposed to n-hexane.
[Acute hepatitis in subjects exposed to 2-acetylfuran and hydrazine].
Excretion of urinary volatile metabolites in response to alloxan induced diabetes of short duration in rats.
Volatile degradation products of l-dehydroascorbic acid.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
CHEBI:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB33127
FooDB:FDB011128
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.5100
Typical G.C.
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 110.11222076416
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 9.17 to 9.211
Refractive Index 1.505 to 1.51 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 29 to 33°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 173 to 175°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.772 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 3.7
Flash Point TCC Value 71.11 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.52
Solubility
alcohol Yes
dipropylene glycol Yes
water, 3.91e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 3.91E+04 mg/L @ C (exp) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Balsamic
sweet, balsamic, almond, cocoa, caramellic, coffee, nutty, brown, toasted, milky, lactonic
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 408 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1993) At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet balsam almond cocoa caramel coffee
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) Sweet, almondy, nutty, brown and toasted with a milky, lactonic undernote
Flavor Type: Nutty
sweet, nutty, roasted, baked
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 1, 33, (1998) At 100.00 ppm. Sweet, nutty and roasted with a sweet, baked-goods body
Flavour threshold in water: 80,000 ppb. Used in Chocolate, Coffee, Roast Nut, Bread, Rum, Whiskey, Tamarind, Tea and Tobacco flavours, as a trace background note. 2-Acetylfuran is the most abundant flavour compound in Tamarind, where its aroma, in conjunction with alpha-terpineol, citral and some trace pyrazines, contributes to the flavour. See also FEMA# 3391 for related comments. Balsamic

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
T - Toxic.
R 20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 24/25 - Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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:
inhalation-rat LC50 1130 gm/M3/4hour
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0559116

inhalation-rat LC50 1130 mg/m3/4H
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0559116

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-acetyl furan usage levels up to:
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 60.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 13.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 990 (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: 4
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -20.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: -20.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -20.00000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -20.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: -20.00000
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): 1.000005.60000
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): 1.000004.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000020.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 3.5000020.00000
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): 1.000003.00000
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):

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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Consideration of sulfur-substituted furan derivatives used as flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) structurally related to a subgroup of substances within the group of “Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14” evaluated by EFSA in FGE.13Rev1 (2009)
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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 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 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 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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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):1192-62-7
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :14505
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2811
WGK Germany:3
1-(furan-2-yl)ethanone
Chemidplus:0001192627
RTECS:OB3870000 for cas# 1192-62-7