TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE

CAS NO.：2217-33-6
Empirical Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight: 172.22
MDL number: MFCD00059734
EINECS: 218-710-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:27:33

What is TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE?

Chemical properties

Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate has a heavy, sweet odor reminiscent of apricot and pineapple. It has a sweet, fruity flavor at low levels, becoming pungent at higher levels.

Physical properties

Colorless liquid. lnsolublein water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils.

The Uses of TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE

Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate has found some use in fruit flavor compositions, mainly as a fixative for the more volatile esters (Butyl butyrate, etc.), and as a modifier in general. It can not be used at the same high levels as used for the conventional "fruit esters", because it is deficient in natural character, yet it has an overall pleasant effect at low levels, and is quite versatile then.
Concentrations in finished products are about 1 to 15 ppm.

Preparation

May be prepared by esterification of the alcohol with n-butyric acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: dry fruity pineapple, banana, green vegetative, slightly musty and earthy with tropical fruit nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: berry, strawberry, green fruity pineapple, cherry and tropical papaya. Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: fruity, pineapple with green and berry nuances.

Properties of TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE

Boiling point:	225-227 °C759 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.012 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.44(lit.)
FEMA	3057 \| TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE
Flash point:	210 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Odor	at 100.00 %. fruity green sweet musty tropical apricot pineapple
JECFA Number	1444
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, (tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl ester (2217-33-6)

Safety information for TETRAHYDROFURFURYL BUTYRATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P233:Keep container tightly closed. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304:IF INHALED: P312:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P340:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P403:Store in a well-ventilated place. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…