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tonka furanone

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name tonka furanone
Trivial Name 5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone
Short Description dehydromenthofurolactone
Formula C10 H12 O2
CAS Number 80417-97-6
FEMA Number 3755
Flavis Number 10.034
ECHA Number 279-462-2
FDA UNII HQN74S1YWS
Nikkaji Number J320.270D
xLogP3-AA 1.90 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
Synonyms
  • 2(4H)- benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-
  • dehydro menthofurolactone
  • dehydromenthofurolactone
  • 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl benzofuran-2(4H)-one
  • 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-4H-benzofuran-2-one
  • 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one
  • 3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
  • 3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
  • 2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-
  • 5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone
  • 3,6-Dimethyl-5,6-dihydrobenzofuran-2(4H)-one
  • 3,6-Dimethyl-2,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-2-one

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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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37174
FooDB:FDB016170
Export Tariff Code:2932.19.0000
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 164.20404052734
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 9.07 to 9.12
Refractive Index 1.542 to 1.548 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 264 to 266°C @ 10 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.000154 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 136.67 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.927 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 1718 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Coumarinic
tonka, hay, coumarinic, coconut
General comment At 100.00 %. tonka hay coumarin coconut

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Amber, Coconut, Hay new mown hay, Pina colada, Tonka bean
Flavoring purposes Tropical

Safety Information

Safety information

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:
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 tonka furanone usage levels up to:
1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 1.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.01 (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: 15
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -20.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -5.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: -2.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -5.00000
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 217: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: Lactones[1]
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 217, Revision 1 (FGE.217Rev1). Consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: Lactones
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 217 Revision 2 (FGE.217Rev2), consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: lactones
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :3018936
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
Chemidplus:0080417976