PRODUCT Properties
Boiling point: | 175-177 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.118 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n |
FEMA | 2490 | FURFURYL ACETATE |
Flash point: | 150 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
form | clear liquid |
color | colorless |
Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet fruity banana horseradish |
Odor Type | fruity |
Water Solubility | 0.5-1.0 g/100 mL at 23 ºC |
JECFA Number | 739 |
BRN | 116128 |
LogP | 1.09 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 623-17-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Furanmethanol, acetate(623-17-6) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Furanmethanol acetate (623-17-6) |
Description and Uses
Furfuryl acetate is a flavoring ingredient. It was used in the synthesis of 5-acetoxymethyl-2-vinylfuran and 5-hydroxymethyl-2-vinylfuran via Vilsmeier-Haack and Wittig reactions.
Safety
Symbol(GHS) | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H227 |
Precautionary statements | P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P501a-P210-P280-P403+P235-P501 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 24/25-37/39-26 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LU9120000 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29321900 |