2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal

Independent reference data for 2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal (CAS 874-66-8), 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-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal; 874-66-8; (2E)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methylprop-2-enal; 2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein; alpha-Methyl-2-furanacrolein; alpha-Methylfurylacrolein; Furfurylidene-2-propanal; Furfurylidine-2-propanal; 2-Methyl-3-furylacrolein; 2-Furfurylidenepropionaldehyde; 2-methyl-3(2-furyl)acrolein; 3-(2-Furanyl)-2-methyl-2-propenal; alpha-Methyl-beta-(2-furyl)acrolein; 2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)-2-propenal; UNII-65U4YZ14MX; FEMA No. 2704

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 Spice No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (97.7%)

H302 (97.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

2-Methyl-3(2-furyl)acrolein · CAS 874-66-8 · C8H8O2. UNII 65U4YZ14MX. Boiling Point: 110.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 225 °C; Density: 1.097-1.103.

Physical description and handling notes

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