CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 62.00 °C. @ 0.25 mm Hg |
| Solubility | slightly |
| Density | 1.034-1.048 |
| Refractive Index | 1.488-1.490 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1103 1095 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Other Organic Compounds |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H301:Acute toxicity,oral H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 138.16 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 138.068079557 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 138.068079557 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 30.2 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 142 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl, acetyl and methyl groups at positions 2, 3 and 5, respectively. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a mutagen. It is an aromatic ketone, a member of furans and a methyl ketone.


