W331715

2-Pentylfuran

natural (US), ≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Amylfuran
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₁₄O
• CAS Number: 3777-69-3
• Molecular Weight: 138.21
• FEMA Number: 3317
• EC Number: 223-234-7
• Council of Europe no.: 10966
• MDL number: MFCD00036497
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830597
• Flavis number: 13.059

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Kosher; natural (US)
• Quality Level: 400
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.448 (lit.)
• bp: 64-66 °C/23 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.883 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.); 0.886 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; earthy; vegetable; fruity
• SMILES string: CCCCCc1ccco1
• InChI: 1S/C9H14O/c1-2-3-4-6-9-7-5-8-10-9/h5,7-8H,2-4,6H2,1H3
• InChI key: YVBAUDVGOFCUSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Pentylfuran is a volatile heterocyclic compound reported to be the responsible for the undesirable reversion flavor of soybean oil. It may be formed by the autoxidation of linoleic acid.

Color: may darken over time

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H302
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P301 + P312
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 114.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 46 °C