W270215

5-Methylfurfural

mixture of isomers, ≥99%, natural, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Furancarboxaldehyde 5-methyl, 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 620-02-0
• Molecular Weight: 110.11
• FEMA Number: 2702
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 106895
• EC Number: 210-622-6
• MDL number: MFCD00003232
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• Flavis number: 13.001
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: botanical
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.510
• assay: ≥99%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• refractive index: n20/D 1.531 (lit.)
• bp: 187 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.107 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
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: bread; caramel; brown; spicy; sweet
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)c1ccc(C)o1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O2/c1-5-2-3-6(4-7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 161.6 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 72 °C - closed cup