Furfuryl acetate CAS 623-17-6

Furfuryl acetate Quick Details

Chemical Name:?Furfuryl acetate

CAS No.: 623-17-6

Molecular Fomula: C7H8O3

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight:?140.14

Appearance:?Colorless liquid

Assay????99%

Furfuryl acetate Typical Properties

Key Applications:

• Flavor Industry:?Widely used in flavor formulations to impart sweet, fruity (e.g., banana, pineapple, strawberry), woody, caramel-like, or slightly burnt notes, particularly in confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products. It can enhance and provide a natural character to various flavor profiles.

• Fragrance Industry:?Employed in perfumery to contribute sweet, fruity, warm, woody, or balsamic nuances to various fragrance types, enhancing floral, oriental, and gourmand accords.

• Food Additive:?Utilized as a food flavoring agent to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods.

• Organic Synthesis:?Can serve as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of other furan derivatives and various specialty chemicals.

• Solvent:?In specialized applications, it can be used as a solvent due to its good solvency for resins and oils.

• Research & Development:?Used in analytical chemistry to study food aroma profiles and in general synthetic organic chemistry.

Technical Specifications:

• Appearance:?Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid.

• Purity:?Typically >98% (specific grades may vary, especially for food/flavor use).

• Molecular Formula:?C7H8O3

• Molecular Weight:?140.14?g/mol

• Boiling Point:?175-177 ??C

• Flash Point:?60 ??C (closed cup)

• Density:?1.117 g/mL at 25 ??C

• Refractive Index:?n20/D 1.462 (lit.)

• Odor:?Sweet, fruity, woody, slightly balsamic/burnt sugar.

Furfuryl acetate?Packaging and Shipping?

200kg/drum, Customized according to customer needs.

Furfuryl acetate?Storage

Ensure the room is cool, dry, dark and well ventilated.