Description
(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish.
This substance is synthesized by heating the α-methyl-p-(α-furyl)
glycidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.
Chemical Properties
(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish.
Physical properties
Colorless oily liquid.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils.
Occurrence
Reported found in roasted coffee, roasted onion, cooked potato, wheaten bread, fried beef, pork liver, sherry, soybeans and sukiyaki
Uses
Suitable for fragrance applications.2-Furylacetone is used as the reactant in the synthesis and transformations of furan derivatives
Preparation
By heating the α-methyl-β-(α-furyl) glydidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.
Application
Sweet, fruity-spicy, slightly Nut-like taste. 2-furylacetone is used in flavor compositions,
mainly fruity types, also combination flavors
for ice cream, etc.
Concentration used is normally about 2 to
20 ppm in the finished product.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-(2-Furanyl)-2-propanone is a heteroarene.
