4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran

Independent reference data for 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran (CAS 494-90-6), 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

Menthofuran; 494-90-6; 3,6-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran; 3,9-Epoxy-p-mentha-3,8-diene; BENZOFURAN, 4,5,6,7-TETRAHYDRO-3,6-DIMETHYL-; p-Mentha-3,8-diene, 3,9-epoxy-; DTXSID9025534; FEMA No. 3235; 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylcoumarone; LK024V9U3C; DTXCID005534; CHEBI:50542; RefChem:156491; Menthofurane; 3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran; 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 901-JECFA 55/56
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1646)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1646)
Reported hazard statements	H302, H315, H319 (99.6%), H411, H301, H351, H372

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 1646) of reports.

H302 (> 99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran is identified by CAS 494-90-6, molecular formula C10H14O and molecular weight 150.10 g/mol. UNII LK024V9U3C; ChEBI 50542; InChIKey YGWKXXYGDYYFJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 80.00 to 82.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 196 °C; 95 °C (20 mm Hg); 80 °C (18 mm Hg); 90-92 °C (3 mm Hg); Melting Point: 86.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

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