2-FURYLACETONE

Description

(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish. This substance is synthesized by heating the α-methyl-p-(α-furyl) glycidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.

Chemical properties

(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish.

Physical properties

Colorless oily liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Reported found in roasted coffee, roasted onion, cooked potato, wheaten bread, fried beef, pork liver, sherry, soybeans and sukiyaki

The Uses of 2-FURYLACETONE

Suitable for fragrance applications.2-Furylacetone is used as the reactant in the synthesis and transformations of furan derivatives

Preparation

By heating the α-methyl-β-(α-furyl) glydidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-(2-Furanyl)-2-propanone is a heteroarene.

What are the applications of Application

Sweet, fruity-spicy, slightly Nut-like taste. 2-furylacetone is used in flavor compositions, mainly fruity types, also combination flavors for ice cream, etc. Concentration used is normally about 2 to 20 ppm in the finished product.