2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN

CAS NO.：3782-00-1
Empirical Formula: C10H10O
Molecular Weight: 146.19
MDL number: MFCD00078708
EINECS: 223-245-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-15 20:03:10

What is 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

Chemical properties

2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran has a nutty, spicy aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee and roasted onion.

The Uses of 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN

2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran can be used as a drug storage packing containing antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran is a member of benzofurans.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%; chemical tar like, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, slightly pungent with a hint of black licorice drops, leather, cade oil and smoky bacon meaty

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: chemical, burnt woody, coumarin-like, tobacco, whiskey and slightly fusel like, tarry with a lingering aftertaste.

Properties of 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN

Boiling point:	101-102 °C19 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.034 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.554(lit.)
FEMA	3535 \| 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN
Flash point:	187 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
color	Clear Pale Yellow
Specific Gravity	1.034
Odor	at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. chemical phenolic smoke tobacco
JECFA Number	1495
CAS DataBase Reference	3782-00-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzofuran, 2,3-dimethyl- (3782-00-1)

Safety information for 2,3-DIMETHYLBENZOFURAN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.