Name | Dimethylhydroxyfuranone |
Synonyms | FEMA 3634 Fenugreck Lactone FENUGREEK LACTONE Dimethylhydroxyfuranone 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone 3-HYDROXY-4,5-DIMETHYL-2(5H)-FURANONE 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2(5H)-FURANONE 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE 4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one AKA sugar lactone (4R,5R)-4,5-dimethyldihydrofuran-2,3-dione (non-preferred name) (4R,5S)-4,5-dimethyldihydrofuran-2,3-dione (non-preferred name) |
CAS | 28664-35-9 |
EINECS | 249-136-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H8O3/c1-3-4(2)9-6(8)5(3)7/h3-4H,1-2H3/t3-,4+/m1/s1 |
InChIKey | UNYNVICDCJHOPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O3 |
Molar Mass | 128.13 |
Density | 1.049g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 26-29°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 184°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 243 |
Vapor Presure | 0.00699mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Clear yellow liquid. |
pKa | 9.28±0.40(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.491(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00059957 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Clear yellow liquid. The boiling point of 81 deg C (80Pa), the melting point of 26~29 deg C. Sweet, caramel, Maple, brown sugar aroma. Natural products are found in roasted Virginia tobacco, rice wine, fenugreek, etc. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29329990 |
FEMA | 3634 | 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA: baked products, meat products, soup, pouring, seasoning, grease, poultry products, fish products, sweet sauce, all 10.0 mg/kg. |
use | GB 2760-1996 specified as temporarily allowed food spices. Mainly used for caramel, brown sugar, whisky, cotton candy, coffee, toffee and other flavors. |