Common Name: Furaneol
Also Known As: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone | 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone
English Name: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one
CAS Number: 3658-77-3
EINECS: 222-908-8
Molecular Formula: C6H8O3
Molecular Weight: 128.126
Density: 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 215.5±40.0 °C
Melting Point: 73-77 °C
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder, with strawberry, pineapple aroma, and fruity caramel fragrance
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol
Uses:
1. Used in food, beverages, and daily chemicals
2. Approved as an allowable food flavor by GB 2760--1996. Can be used in flavorings for baked goods, bread, malt, brown sugar, strawberry, preserved fruits, caramel, etc.