2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL

CAS NO.：874-66-8
Empirical Formula: C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
MDL number: MFCD00063240
EINECS: 212-866-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-22 15:01:55

What is 2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL?

Chemical properties

Pale yellowish liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.10. B.P. 225℃. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Reported found in roasted peanut

The Uses of 2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL

2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal finds use in flavor compositions, not only in spicy types, but also in Nut compositions, Chocolate, fruit, etc. and occasionally in Maple-Walnut. The concentration used is about 0.5 to 1 ppm in the finished product.

What are the applications of Application

α-Methylfurylacrolein is a furan

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-Methyl-2-furanacrolein is a heteroarene.

Preparation

2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal is produced by condensation of Furfural and Propionaldehyde.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: spicy, cinnamon, cassia and woody with a red-hot candy nuance.

Properties of 2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL

Boiling point:	280-281°C
Density	1,097 g/cm³
refractive index	1.6140
FEMA	2704 \| 2-METHYL-3(2-FURYL)ACROLEIN
Flash point:	>100°C
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. spice cinnamon woody herbal
JECFA Number	1498
BRN	2438
CAS DataBase Reference	874-66-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Propenal, 3-(2-furanyl)-2-methyl- (874-66-8)

Safety information for 2-METHYL-3-(2-FURYL)PROPENAL

Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.