| Name | 2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran |
| Synonyms | 2-Acetyl, 5-mefuran 2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran 2-acetyl-5-methyl-fura 5-Methyl-2-acetalfuran 5-methyl-2-acetylfuran 2-ACETYL-5-METHYLFURANE 5-Methyl-2-Acetyl Furan 1-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)ethanone 1-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)ethanone 1-(5-methyl-2-furanyl)-ethanon 1-(5-Methyl-furan-2-yl)-ethanone |
| CAS | 1193-79-9 |
| EINECS | 214-779-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C7H8O2/c1-5-3-4-7(9-5)6(2)8/h3-4H,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molar Mass | 124.14 |
| Density | 1.066 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 2 °C |
| Boling Point | 100-101 °C/25 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 176°F |
| JECFA Number | 1504 |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.301mmHg at 25°C |
| Vapor Density | >1 (vs air) |
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Specific Gravity | 1.066 |
| Color | Light yellow to Brown |
| BRN | 110853 |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.512(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00003243 |
| Use | Used as a daily flavor |
| Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | 2810 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | LT8528000 |
| HS Code | 29321900 |
| Hazard Note | Harmful |
| Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
| Packing Group | III |
| Raw Materials | 2-Methylfuran |
| FEMA | 3609 | 2-ACETYL-5-METHYLFURAN |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| use | as daily essence |