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General Material Information

Preferred name tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
Trivial Name Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
Short Description tetrahydro-2-furanylmethanol
Formula C5 H10 O2
CAS Number 97-99-4
Deleted CAS Number 72074-94-3
FEMA Number 3056
Flavis Number 13.02
ECHA Number 202-625-6
FDA UNII XD95821VF9
Nikkaji Number J4.733C
Beilstein Number 0102723
MDL MFCD00005372
COE Number 2029
xLogP3-AA -0.10 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1443 tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 97-99-4 ; TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL
Synonyms
  • 2-furanmethanol, tetrahydro-
  • furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydro-
  • (±)-2-( hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran
  • 2-( hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran
  • oxolan-2-ylmethanol
  • tetrahydro-2-furan carbinol
  • tetrahydro-2-furan methanol
  • tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol
  • tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol
  • tetrahydro-2-furanylmethanol
  • tetrahydro-2-furfuryl alcohol
  • tetrahydro-2-furyl methanol
  • tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol
  • ( tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methanol
  • tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethanol
  • a- tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
  • tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol FCC
  • tetrahydrofurfurylalcohol
  • tetrahydrofuryl carbinol
  • THFA
  • 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-
  • QO THFA
  • 2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran
  • Rac-(Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methanol
  • NSC 15434
  • (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methanol
  • (±)-Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
  • (Oxolan-2-yl)methanol
  • Tetrahydrofurfurol

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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
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31175
FooDB:FDB003193
Export Tariff Code:2932.13.0000
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
Formulations/Preparations:
•grades: commercial; industrial (80%). •98% grade

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 102.13310241699
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.737 to 8.754
Refractive Index 1.449 to 1.455 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 178 to 179°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 3 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.326 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 3.52
Flash Point TCC Value 83.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w) -0.367 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
ethyl ether Yes
water, 4.634e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Vegetable
vegetable, cauliflower, warm, oily, caramellic
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) At 100.00 %. vegetable cauliflower faint warm oily caramel
Flavor Type: Nutty
coffee, nutty
General comment Coffee nut at .03-1 ppm

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Castoreum, Coffee
Flavoring purposes Caramel
Other purposes Solvents
Cosmetic purposes Fragrance, Solvents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36 - Irritating to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 25 - Avoid contact with eyes.
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:
oral-rat LD50 4500 mg/kg
(Gajewski & Alsdorf, 1949)

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 400 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4658, 1982.

intravenous-rabbit LD50 725 mg/kg
Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 8, Pg. 294, 1949.

oral-mouse LD50 2300 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
Hygiene and Sanitation Vol. 32(2), Pg. 273, 1967.

intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 400 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4658, 1982.

oral-guinea pig LD50 800 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4658, 1982.

oral-rat LD50 1600 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4658, 1982.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-guinea pig LD50 5000 mg/kg
"Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology," 3rd rev. ed., Clayton, G.D., and F.E. Clayton, eds., New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1978-82. Vol. 3 originally pub. in 1979; pub. as 2n rev. ed. in 1985.Vol. 2C, Pg. 4658, 1982.

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
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 33.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 22.00 (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: -0.04000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.0300014.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.03000
fruit ices: -0.03000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.0300018.00000
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):97-99-4
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7360
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
oxolan-2-ylmethanol
Chemidplus:0000097994
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:97-99-4