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2-methyl benzofuran

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name 2-methyl benzofuran
Trivial Name 2-Methylbenzofuran
Short Description 2-methylbenzofuran
Formula C9 H8 O
CAS Number 4265-25-2
FEMA Number 4543
ECHA Number 224-249-1
FDA UNII 8X3183BZ3X
Nikkaji Number J28.172G
Beilstein Number 0002165
MDL MFCD00005850
xLogP3-AA 2.70 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 2105 2-methylbenzofuran
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 4265-25-2 ; 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN
Synonyms
  • benzofuran, 2-methyl-
  • 2-methyl benzo(b)furan
  • 2-methyl-1-benzofuran
  • 2-methylbenzo(b)furan
  • 2-methylbenzofuran
  • 2-methyl-1-benzofuran
  • 2-Methylbenzofuran
  • 2-Methylcumarone
  • 2-Methylbenzo[b]furan

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Literature & References

2-methyl-1-benzofuran
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):20263
Pubchem (sid):134984002
Publications by US Patents
3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines

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):Search
Export Tariff Code:2932.90.4100
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 132.16195678711
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.754 to 8.795
Refractive Index 1.548 to 1.56 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 197 to 198°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.583 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 67.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.22
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 160.4 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Flavor Type: Phenolic
phenolic, burnt
General comment Phenolic burnt

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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 2-methyl benzofuran usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
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: 24
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 0.100000.50000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.050000.25000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: 0.100000.50000
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: 0.100000.50000
sweet sauces: 0.050000.25000

Safety references

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EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :20263
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
2-methyl-1-benzofuran
Chemidplus:0004265252