Furfuryl Acetate

Independent reference data for Furfuryl Acetate (CAS 623-17-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Furfuryl acetate; 623-17-6; 2-Furanmethanol, acetate; 2-Furanmethanol acetate; FURFURAL ACETATE; Acetic acid furfuryl ester; Furfuryl alcohol, acetate; 2-Acetoxymethylfuran; Acetic acid furfurylester; 2-Furanmethyl acetate; 2-Furanmethanol, 2-acetate; 2-Furylcarbinyl acetate; FEMA No. 2490; CCRIS 6242; DTXSID7025346; 3CJC9ALG3X

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit JECFA ADI: 0-0.5 mg/kg bw
GHS notification summary	4.6% (65 / 1406)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	4.6% (65 / 1406)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (93.6%), H312 (93.5%), H332 (93.5%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.6% (65 of 1406) of reports.

H302 (93.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Furfuryl Acetate is identified by CAS 623-17-6, molecular formula C7H8O3 and molecular weight 140.05 g/mol. UNII 3CJC9ALG3X; ChEBI 191539; InChIKey CKOYRRWBOKMNRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 347 to 351 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 175.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 175-177 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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