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HomeProduct name list5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

Synonym(s):NSC 80404

  • CAS NO.:1193-79-9
  • Empirical Formula: C7H8O2
  • Molecular Weight: 124.14
  • MDL number: MFCD00003243
  • EINECS: 214-779-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 11:59:05
5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran Structural

What is 5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

Chemical properties

A light yellow liquid with strong, nutty aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee, roasted filberts, tomato juice, raisin, roasted onion, French fried potato, crispbread, smoked fatty fish, boiled/cooked beef, fried cured pork, beer, cognac, rum, malt whiskey, cocoa, black tea, wild rice (Zizania aquatuca), and squid.

The Uses of 5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

Glucose was transformed to various furan compounds and carboxylic acids derivatives by heat treatment of autoclave such as levulinic acid, 2-acetylfuran and 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran. using 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran or 1,5-dimethyl-2-pyrrolecarbonitrile as reactants, that the formation of the 4-arylation products. Reaction of 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran 6a with 2-aminoethanol pioduced in 79% yield the aminal.

Definition

ChEBI: A furan carrying acetyl and methyl substituents at the 2- and 5-positions respectively.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: nutty, cocoa-like with toasted, bready nuance

General Description

s-cis-trans isomerism of 2-acetyl-5-methylfuran was investigated by IR and NMR spectroscopy.

Properties of 5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

Melting point: 2 °C
Boiling point: 100-101 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.066 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  >1 (vs air)
FEMA  3609 | 2-ACETYL-5-METHYLFURAN
refractive index  n20/D 1.512(lit.)
Flash point: 176 °F
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form  clear liquid
color  Light yellow to Brown
Specific Gravity 1.066
Odor at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. strong musty nutty hay coconut coumarin milky
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
JECFA Number 1504
BRN  110853
CAS DataBase Reference 1193-79-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran(1193-79-9)

Safety information for 5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 5-Methyl-2-acetylfuran

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