5-Methylfurfural (CAS 620-02-0) — formula C6H6O2, molecular weight 110.04 g/mol; category food flavors.
5-Methylfurfural (CAS 620-02-0) is a chemical raw material in the food flavors category. Its molecular formula C6H6O2 comprises 6 C, 6 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 110.04 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg, LogP about 0.67. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 620-02-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.04 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg |
| LogP | 0.67 |
| Applications | Fragrance Ingredients, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-: ACTIVE |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: Fragrance Ingredients, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-: ACTIVE.
5-Methylfurfural is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 620-02-0 and molecular formula C6H6O2 (molecular weight 110.04 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 620-02-0
Its molecular formula C6H6O2 comprises 6 C, 6 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: 5-Methylfurfural · Methyl Furfural
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 5-Methylfurfural is 620-02-0.
Molecular formula C6H6O2, molecular weight 110.04 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 5-Methylfurfural, Methyl Furfural.
Recorded applications: Fragrance Ingredients, Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-: ACTIVE.
Category: Flavors.
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Independent reference data for 5-Methylfurfural (CAS 620-02-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 620-02-0 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 12097 |
| Molecular formula | C6H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 110.04 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 5-methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde |
| InChIKey | OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 4482BZC72D |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:2091 |
| FEMA number | 2702 |
| JECFA number | 745 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.11 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.7 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 110.036779430 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 110.036779430 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 30.2 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Boiling Point | 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg |
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| Boiling Point | 187 °C |
| Density | 1.098-1.108 |
| LogP | 0.67 |
| Refractive Index | 1.525-1.532 |
5-METHYLFURFURAL; 5-Methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furfural; 5-Methyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-; 5-methyl-2-furancarbaldehyde; EINECS 210-622-6; Furfural, 5-methyl-; CCRIS 2921; BRN 0106895; 5-Methyl-2-furanaldehyde; 5-MethyIfurfural; UNII-4482BZC72D; 5-METHYLFURAN-2-ALDEHYDE; AI3-36591
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, 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 901-JECFA 55/37 |
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| GHS notification summary | 88.4% (380 / 430) |
| GHS notification summary | 88.4% (380 / 430) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H315 (11.4%), H319 (11.4%), H335 (11.4%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 88.4% (380 of 430) of all reports.
H315 (11.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
5-Methylfurfural is identified by CAS 620-02-0, molecular formula C6H6O2 and molecular weight 110.04 g/mol. UNII 4482BZC72D; ChEBI 2091; InChIKey OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 187 °C; Density: 1.098-1.108.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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