2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym(s):2,5 Dimethyl furan-3-one
- CAS NO.:14400-67-0
- Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 112.13
- MDL number: MFCD00052571
- EINECS: 238-365-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-07-23 14:48:42
What is 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone?
Chemical properties
Yellow clear liquid; fruity ester caramel.
Occurrence
Reported found in bread, coffee and mango.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone is a member of oxolanes.
Aroma threshold values
High strength odor, caramellic type; recommend smelling in a 1% solution or less
Properties of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
| Boiling point: | 259-261°C |
| Density | 1.06 |
| refractive index | 1.4770 to 1.4810 |
| FEMA | 4101 | 2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE |
| Flash point: | 259-261°C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | DMSO: 100 mg/mL (891.82 mM) |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Odor | roasted coffee odor |
| JECFA Number | 2230 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 14400-67-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-(14400-67-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl- (14400-67-0) |
Safety information for 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
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