Preferred name | toffee furanone |
Trivial Name | 4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
Short Description | 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
Formula | C5 H6 O3 |
CAS Number | 19322-27-1 |
FEMA Number | 3635 |
Flavis Number | 13.085 |
ECHA Number | 242-961-0 |
FDA UNII | MTB57102LQ |
Nikkaji Number | J242.769I |
MDL | MFCD02752619 |
COE Number | 11785 |
xLogP3-AA | 0.30 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1450 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 19322-27-1 ; 4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE |
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4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 19322-27-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 4564493 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135257955 |
Flavornet: | 19322-27-1 |
(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 |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31859 |
FooDB: | FDB008543 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2932.19.0000 |
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 |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 114.10041809082 |
Melting Point | 126 to 133°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 215 to 217°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 4 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.027 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 97.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | -0.611 est |
Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 4.739e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Caramellic | |
sweet, cotton candy, sugar burnt sugar, sugar, caramellic, bready | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 83 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2007) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet cotton candy sugar caramel bready |
Flavor Type: Caramellic | |
caramellic, cotton candy, maple, sugar burnt sugar, coffee roasted coffee, fenugreek | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2007) | Sweet caramellic cotton candy maple burnt sugar roasted coffee |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Cotton candy , Tobacco , Toffee |
Flavoring purposes | Caramel , Sugar |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 22 - Do not breath dust. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
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: | |||
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 toffee furanone usage levels up to: | |||
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 5.60 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.07 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
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: 12 | |||
Click here to view publication 12 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | - | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 20.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | 20.00000 | |
fish products: | - | 35.00000 | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 10.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 10.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 35.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | 20.00000 | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | 35.00000 | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | 1.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | 35.00000 | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 10.00000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | 20.00000 |
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 220: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 1 (FGE.220Rev1): alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 99 (FGE.99): Consideration of furanone derivatives evaluated by the JECFA (63rd, 65th and 69th meetings) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220, Revision 2 (FGE.220Rev1): a,ß-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19: 3(2H)-Furanones View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 220 Revision 3 (FGE.220Rev3): Consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated 3(2H)-Furanones from subgroup 4.4 of FGE.19 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 99 Revision 1 (FGE.99Rev1): Consideration of furanone derivatives evaluated by the JECFA (63rd, 65th and 69th meetings) View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):19322-27-1 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :4564493 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:3 |
4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one |
Chemidplus:0019322271 |