Methyl 2-Furoate
Methyl 2-furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy.
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Product Description
Methyl 2-furoate Basic information
Product Name: | Methyl 2-furoate |
Synonyms: | RARECHEM AL BF 0007;PYROMUCIC ACID METHYL ESTER;2-METHYLFUROATE;2-FURANCARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER;2-FUROIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL 2-FURANCARBOXYLATE;METHYL 2-FUROATE;MEFAT |
CAS: | 611-13-2 |
MF: | C6H6O3 |
MW: | 126.11 |
EINECS: | 210-254-6 |
Product Categories: | Aromatic Esters;Furan&Benzofuran;ester Flavor |
Mol File: | 611-13-2.mol |
Methyl 2-furoate Chemical Properties
Boiling point | 181 °C(lit.) |
density | 1.179 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
FEMA | 2703 | METHYL 2-FUROATE |
refractive index | n20/D 1.487(lit.) |
Fp | 164 °F |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear pale yellow to brown |
Odor | fruity, mushroom-like odor |
Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
Sensitive | Lachrymatory |
JECFA Number | 746 |
Merck | 14,4307 |
BRN | 111110 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 611-13-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Methyl 2-furoate(611-13-2) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester (611-13-2) |
Methyl 2-furoate Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38-21/22-22 |
Safety Statements | 26-36-36/37/39 |
RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LV1950000 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
TSCA | Yes |
HazardClass | 6.1 |
PackingGroup | III |
HS Code | 29321900 |
Methyl 2-furoate Usage And Synthesis
Description | Methyl 2-furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy. May be prepared from 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCL as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction). |
Chemical Properties | Methyl furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy |
Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liqui |
Uses | Solvent, organic synthesis. |
Preparation | From 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCl as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction) |
Aroma threshold values | Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: musty, sweet caramel, fruity, cocoa, bready and slightly rubbery. |
Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: brothy, yeasty, caramellic and burnt with a sweet bready, acetoin, buttery nuance |
Safety Profile | Poison by intraperitoneal route. A skin irritant and lachrymator. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
Methyl 2-furoate Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials | 2-Furoic acid |
Preparation Products | METHYL 5-NITRO-2-FUROATE |