Pale yellowish liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.10. B.P. 225℃. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Reported found in roasted peanut
2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal finds use in flavor compositions, not only in spicy types, but also in Nut compositions, Chocolate, fruit, etc. and occasionally in Maple-Walnut. The concentration used is about 0.5 to 1 ppm in the finished product.
2-Methyl-3-(2-furyl)propenal is produced by condensation of Furfural and Propionaldehyde.
ChEBI: Alpha-Methyl-2-furanacrolein is a heteroarene.
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: spicy, cinnamon, cassia and woody with a red-hot candy nuance.
