2-N-HEPTYLFURAN

CAS NO.：3777-71-7
Empirical Formula: C11H18O
Molecular Weight: 166.26
MDL number: MFCD00051820
EINECS: 223-236-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-12-17 09:49:45

What is 2-N-HEPTYLFURAN?

Chemical properties

2-Heptylfuran has a coffee-like, nutty odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in heated beef, beef fat, French fried potato, cooked chicken and roasted flberts

The Uses of 2-N-HEPTYLFURAN

2-n-Heptylfuran is an inhibitor of BP-induced tumorigenesis in mice.

What are the applications of Application

2-n-Heptylfuran is an inhibitor of BP-induced tumorigenesis in mice

Definition

ChEBI: 2-heptylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a heptyl group. It is an effective inhibitor of chemical induced carcinogenesis. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a plant growth regulator, a fungal metabolite, a mammalian metabolite, a Maillard reaction product, a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5.0 ppm: fatty, vegetative, lactonic, herbal and oily with a tropical nuance.

Properties of 2-N-HEPTYLFURAN

Boiling point:	209-210 °C(lit.)
Density	0.863 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.45(lit.)
FEMA	3401 \| 2-HEPTYLFURAN
Flash point:	167 °F
color	Very pale yellow
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green fatty lactonic oily roasted nutty
JECFA Number	1492
CAS DataBase Reference	3777-71-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Furan, 2-heptyl- (3777-71-7)

Safety information for 2-N-HEPTYLFURAN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.