Identification
CAS.No.:
10599-70-9
FL.No.:
13.066
FEMA.No.:
3391
NAS.No.:
3391
CoE.No.:
10921
EINECS.No.:
234-216-3
JECFA.No.:
1506
Description
It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma.
Regulatory Status
CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: The committee concluded that the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents could not be applied to this group (2005).
Usage
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Gelatins, puddings
1.5
1.5
Nonalcoholic beverages
1
1
Natural occurrence
Reported found in coffee.
Chemical Properties
It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma
Chemical Properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
Occurrence
Reported found in coffee.
Uses
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran was used in synthesis of:
- furylfulgide, 2-[1-(2, 5-dimethyl-3-furyl) ethylidene]-3-isopropylidene succinic anhydride
- chalcones
- 1-(2′,5′-dimethyl-3′-furyl)-3-(aryl)-2-propen-1-one
Definition
ChEBI: 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl, acetyl and methyl groups at positions 2, 3 and 5, respectively. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a mutagen. It is an aromatic ketone, a member of furans and a methyl ketone.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 1%: musty, earthy, nutty, raw potato, slightly green with a roasted almond nuance
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: musty, earthy raw potato, nutty and cocoalike with almond, corn and savory
nuances.
General Description
3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a flavouring agent and its specifications were revised.
