497-23-4

Name 2(5H)-Furanone
CAS 497-23-4
EINECS(EC#) 207-839-3
Molecular Formula C4H4O2
MDL Number MFCD00005376
Molecular Weight 84.07
MOL File 497-23-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition A mycotoxin that contains an α,β-unsaturated lactone moiety.
Melting point  4-5 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  86-87 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
density  1.185 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA  4138 | 4-HYDROXY-2-BUTENOIC ACID GAMMA-LACTONE
refractive index  n20/D 1.469(lit.)
Fp  214 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow or amber
Odor buttery
Odor Type buttery
Water Solubility  Immiscible with water.
JECFA Number 2000
BRN  383585
Stability: Moisture Sensitive
InChI 1S/C4H4O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-2H,3H2
InChIKey VIHAEDVKXSOUAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES O=C1OCC=C1
LogP -0.600
CAS DataBase Reference 497-23-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2(5H)-Furanone(497-23-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 497-23-4(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319
Precautionary statements  P280a-P305+P351+P338-P321-P332+P313-P337+P313-P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  LU3453000
8-10
Hazard Note  Irritant
HS Code  29322980
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
Hazardous Substances Data 497-23-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

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