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α-Angelicalactone , 98% , 591-12-8

Synonym(s):
4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid γ-lactone;5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone;alpha-Angelica lactone

CAS NO.:591-12-8

Empirical Formula: C5H6O2

Molecular Weight: 98.1

MDL number: MFCD00005375

EINECS: 209-701-8

Pack Size Price Stock Quantity
1g RMB36.80 In Stock
5g RMB112.00 In Stock
25g RMB305.60 In Stock
100g RMB982.40 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 13-17 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 55-56 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.092 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.448(lit.)
FEMA  3293 | 4-HYDROXY-3-PENTENOIC ACID LACTONE
Flash point: 155 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
form  Oil
pka pK1:4.3 (25°C)
Specific Gravity 1.101.092
color  Clear Light Yellow
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet solvent nutty tonka coumarin tobacco
Odor Type coconut
Water Solubility  5 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck  14,647
JECFA Number 221
BRN  108394
LogP 0.84
CAS DataBase Reference 591-12-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-methyl-(591-12-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone (591-12-8)

Description and Uses

alpha-Angelicalactone acts as acancer chemopreventive agent. It is used in the synthesis of glutathione and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and UDP-glucunonosyltransferase detoxification enzymes in esophagus, stomach, intestine, and liver. It is used in oral care formulations to round out mint notes and in coffee flavors.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H303-H227
Precautionary statements  P210-P280-P403+P235-P501-P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P501a
Safety Statements  24/25
RIDADR  NA 1993 / PGIII
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  LU5075000
10-21
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29322090
Toxicity LD50 orl-mus: 2800 mg/kg DCTODJ 3,249,80

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