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tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

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
Synonyms
  • oxolan-2-ylmethyl propanoate
  • propionic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester
  • tetrahydro furfuryl propionate
  • tetrahydro-2-furyl methyl propionate
  • tetrahydrofurfuryl propanoate
  • (+/-)- tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate
  • DL- tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate
  • dextro,laevo- tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate
  • 2-tetrahydrofuryl methyl propionate
  • 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-, 2-propanoate
  • Furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydro-, propionate
  • 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-, propanoate
  • Propionic acid, tetrahydrofurfuryl ester
  • ENT 4296
  • (Oxolan-2-yl)methyl propanoate
  • (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methylpropionate

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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31177
FooDB:FDB003196
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.5000
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PhysChem Properties

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

Organoleptic Properties

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

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fruit
Flavoring purposes Apricot, Banana, Caramel, Chocolate, Herbal, Nut, Rum, Tropical

Safety Information

Safety information

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

Safety in use information

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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1.0000020.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.300002.00000
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: 1.0000020.00000
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):637-65-0
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61183
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1993
WGK Germany:3
oxolan-2-ylmethyl propanoate
Chemidplus:0000637650