2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN

CAS NO.：3208-40-0
Empirical Formula: C13H18O
Molecular Weight: 190.28
MDL number: MFCD03701094
EINECS: 221-715-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-28 10:44:46

What is 2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN?

Chemical properties

2-(3-Phenylpropyl)-tetrahydrofuran has a sweet, fruity odor and a honey-like, sweet flavor.

The Uses of 2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN

This material is used in flavor compositions as a sweetener and fruity-caramellic ingredient, mainly in Maple imitation, Nut and Honey flavors, and in various fruit complexes. The concentration used is equivalent to about 0.5 to 5 ppm in the finished product.

Preparation

From β-[2-(5-phenyl furyl)]-propionic acid butyl ester by catalytic hydrogenation with copper chromite under pressure and subsequent ring closure by heating the intermediate, 7-phenylheptan-1,4-diol, in the presence of Al2O3.

Properties of 2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN

Boiling point:	105-107 °C(Press: 1 Torr)
Density	0.978±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
FEMA	2898 \| 2-(3-PHENYLPROPYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN
solubility	Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	liquid
color	Almost colorless or pale straw-colored
Odor	at 100.00 %. fruity green fatty cucumber skin nasturtium galbanum woody nut skin
JECFA Number	1441
EPA Substance Registry System	Furan, tetrahydro-2-(3-phenylpropyl)- (3208-40-0)