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TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

Synonym(s):Tetrahydro-2-furylmethyl acetate

  • CAS NO.:637-64-9
  • Empirical Formula: C7H12O3
  • Molecular Weight: 144.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00022478
  • EINECS: 211-296-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-04 13:44:46
TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE Structural

What is TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and chloroform. Combustible.

Chemical properties

Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate has a faint, fruity, ethereal odor, somewhat similar to acetic acid (reminiscent of methyl formate). It has a sweet, ethereal, deep, fruit-like flavor.

The Uses of TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of slightly fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors for application in candy and baked goods at 2–20 ppm.

Preparation

By acetylation of the corresponding alcohol with acetic anhydride, acetyl chloride, or acetic acid and mineral acids.

Definition

ChEBI: Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate is a member of oxolanes.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: sweet, brown, caramel-like with nutty, rummy nuances.

Acquired resistance

Mild, fruity, Acetone-ethereal odor of moderate to poor tenacity. Sweet, ethereal and deep-fruity taste at below 40 ppm.

General Description

The radical-chain racemisation of (R)-tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate has been studied.

Synthesis

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acetate is synthesized by azeotropic esterification of Tetra-hydrofurfuryl alcohol with Acetic acid.

Solubility in organics

Miscible with alcohol and oils.

Properties of TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

Boiling point: 194-195 °C/753 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.061 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.437(lit.)
FEMA  3055 | TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE
Flash point: 184 °F
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. fruity ethereal rummy caramel brown cooked cognac tequila caramellic nutty
JECFA Number 1442
BRN  383629
CAS DataBase Reference 637-64-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-, acetate (637-64-9)

Safety information for TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Computed Descriptors for TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE

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