Preferred name | tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
Trivial Name | Tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
Short Description | propionic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester |
Formula | C8 H14 O3 |
CAS Number | 637-65-0 |
FEMA Number | 3058 |
Flavis Number | 13.049 |
ECHA Number | 211-297-3 |
FDA UNII | JTW131DEGK |
Nikkaji Number | J134.598B |
MDL | MFCD00047080 |
COE Number | 11843 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.00 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1445 tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 637-65-0 ; TETRAHYDROFURFURYL PROPIONATE |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31177 |
FooDB: | FDB003196 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2932.19.5000 |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 158.19717407227 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.629 to 8.679 |
Refractive Index | 1.435 to 1.441 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 205 to 207°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 64 to 68°C @ 3 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 4 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.249 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 92.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.858 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, slightly | Yes |
water, 4569 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Nutty | |
oily, painty, fruity, violet leaf, tropical, musty, nutty, fermented, fatty, banana | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2007) | At 100.00 %. oily paint fruity violet leaf tropical |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | Musty, nutty, fruity, fermented, fatty with a banana nuance |
Flavor Type: Oily | |
oily, musty, tropical, ethereal, rummy, fruity | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | At 500.00 ppm. Oily, musty, tropical, etherial, rummy, with a fruity nuance |
Used in banana nut, banana flavors and cordials. | Tropical |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Fruit |
Flavoring purposes | Apricot , Banana , Caramel , Chocolate , Herbal , Nut , Rum , Tropical |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. 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 - 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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.051 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 5.00 (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 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 1.00000 | 20.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 1.30000 | 2.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 8.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 8.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 1.00000 | 20.00000 | |
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: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):637-65-0 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61183 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:3 |
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Chemidplus:0000637650 |