5-Methylfurfural

Description

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.

Identification

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

Computed Descriptors

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
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	187 °C
Density	1.098-1.108
LogP	0.67
Refractive Index	1.525-1.532

Physical description & handling notes

• Colourless liquid, spicy-sweet, warm and slightly caramellic odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils
• miscible (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

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
GHS notification summary	88.4% (380 / 430)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	88.4% (380 / 430)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (11.4%), H319 (11.4%), H335 (11.4%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 5-Methylfurfural?

CAS 620-02-0; molecular formula C6H6O2; molecular weight 110.04 g/mol.

What other names is 5-Methylfurfural known by?

5-METHYLFURFURAL, 5-Methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furfural, 5-Methyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-.

What is the regulatory status of 5-Methylfurfural?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 5-Methylfurfural classified as hazardous?

88.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (380 of 430).

What are the key physical properties of 5-Methylfurfural?

Boiling Point: 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 26.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 187 °C; Density: 1.098-1.108; LogP: 0.67.

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