Chemical Properties
clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran has a nutty, spicy aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in coffee and roasted onion.
Uses
2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran can be used as a drug storage packing containing antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran is a member of benzofurans.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%; chemical tar like, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, slightly pungent with a hint of
black licorice drops, leather, cade oil and smoky bacon meaty
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: chemical, burnt woody, coumarin-like, tobacco, whiskey and slightly fusel
like, tarry with a lingering aftertaste.
