2-ACETYL-5-METHYL FURAN

Technical Data Sheet
BRI Product Number:	853
BRI Product Name:	2-ACETYL-5-METHYL FURAN
CAS Number:	1193-79-9
FEMA Number:	3609
EU FLAVIS Number:	13.083
China GB Number:	S0246
Molecular Weight:	124.13
Molecular Formula:	C7H8O2
Synonyms:	2-ACETYL-5-METHYL FURAN, 2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran, Ethanone, 1-(5-methyl-2-furanyl)-, Methyl 5-methyl-2-furyl ketone,
CAS Name:	Ethanone, 1-(5-methyl-2-furanyl)-
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description:	A strong, nutty, hay-coumarin odor.
Fragrance Use:	For nutty notes in fragrances.
Recommended Fragrance Use Level:	Traces - 0.5%
Tenacity on Blotter:	> 8 hours
Taste Description:	Sweet, nutty, roasted hazelnut
Flavor Use:	Used for variety of sweet nut flavors, such as hazelnut and almond. Can also add nutty notes to chocolate, caramel and coffee.
Recommended Flavor Use Level:	1 - 10 PPM
R&D/FFDCA Comment:	Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Uses Only
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Purity:	99.0%
Appearance:	yellow liquid
Refractive Index:	1.508 : 1.514 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity:	1.064 : 1.071 at 25 deg C
Additives:	None
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Flash Point:	177 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx):	174.56 C (EPI 4.0)
Solubility:	Slightly soluble in water.
Log P:	1.340
Kosher:	YES
Halal:	YES
RIFM Monograph:	YES
Natural:	NO
Nature Identical:	YES
Regulatory Status:	AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(214-779-1) ENCS PICCS
Export Tariff Code:	2932.19.0002
Shipped as Dangerous Good:	NO
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging:	Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Phenolic Lined Steel
Shelf Life:	18 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)
Recommended Storage:	Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Note:	BRI’s Products are not for use in tobacco products, e cigarettes, or any other nicotine delivery devices; nor for use in non-tobacco delivery mechanisms such as vaping devices.
Last Revised:	04/30/2020