2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone

Independent reference data for 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone (CAS 14400-67-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone; 14400-67-0; 2,5-Dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one; 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-; 2,5-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; mango furanone; FEMA 4101; 73O869QGB2; EINECS 238-365-5; 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (natural); FEMA NO. 4101; DTXSID40864502; 2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE [FHFI]; RefChem:444526; DTXCID40813010; (+-)-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent ">TRS 1000-JECFA 82/119

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (11%), H302 (89%), H315 (10.2%), H319 (10.2%)

H226 (11%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

H302 (89%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)Furanone · CAS 14400-67-0 · C6H8O2. UNII 73O869QGB2. Boiling Point: 259-261 °C; Density: 1.041-1.057; Refractive Index: 1.470-1.480.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.