W501301

Ethyl 2-furoate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl furan-2-carboxylate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₈O₃
• CAS Number: 614-99-3
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• Beilstein: 2653
• EC Number: 210-404-0
• MDL number: MFCD00003237
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902003
• Flavis number: 13.122

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
• Assay: ≥98%
• bp: 196 °C (lit.)
• mp: 32-37 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.117 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: floral; balsamic; fruity
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)c1ccco1
• InChI: 1S/C7H8O3/c1-2-9-7(8)6-4-3-5-10-6/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: NHXSTXWKZVAVOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Ethyl 2-furoate is found in apple cider, mango wines, citrus jam, dried apricot, dried figs, prune, honey and coconut. It is used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in industries. Ethyl 2-furoate can be synthesized by Fischer esterification reaction between 2-furoic acid and ethanol using acid catalysts.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 158.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 70 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves