Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; spicy smoky aroma
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to amber liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in beef, chicken, cocoa, coffee, egg, malt, rice, and rum.
Uses
2,5-Dimethylfuran is a major metabolite of hexane with singlet oxygen scavenging ability. It is used as biofuel, biomaker for smoking, pharmaceutical intermediate and in organic synthesis. It is also used to analyze samples for the derivatization of carbonyl-containing compounds to their oximes.
Uses
It is an ideal marker for detecting cigarette smoke.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,5-dimethylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite, an antifungal agent, a bacterial metabolite, a fumigant, a fuel, a plant metabolite and a Maillard reaction product.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, meaty type; recommend smelling in a 10.0% solution or less.
Taste threshold values
Chemical meaty gravy taste at 30 ppm in water.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 54, p. 3475, 1989
DOI: 10.1021/jo00275a039Synthesis, p. 209, 1973
General Description
Clear yellow oily liquid. Aromatic caustic odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. 2,5-Dimethylfuran may be sensitive to exposure to air(not vigorous). Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,5-Dimethylfuran can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. 2,5-Dimethylfuran is also incompatible with strong acids and strong bases.
Fire Hazard
2,5-Dimethylfuran is flammable.
