C6H8O3
128.13 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Furaneol
CAS3658-77-3EC222-908-8
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Flavoring agent and fragrance
Furaneol is a naturally occurring compound found in strawberries and other fruits, contributing to their characteristic flavor and aroma. It functions as a flavoring agent and fragrance in food and consumer products.
Flavoring of foodsFragranceCigarette additive
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CAS 3658-77-3
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
InChIKey
INAXVXBDKKUCGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1C(=O)C(=C(O1)C)O
Synonyms (38)
- 4-HDMF
- ALNOSE
- HDMF
- 2,5-DIMETHYLDIHYDROFURANOLONE
- Alletone
- Carmelan
- Coe 536
- DIMETHYL DIHYDROFURANOLONE
- Dimethylhydroxy furanone
- FEMA 3174
- Furaneol
- Furaneol (Standard)
- Pineapple ketone
- Strawberry furanone
- Strawberry furanone 25% in PG