2(4H)-Benzofuranone, 5,6-Dihydro-3,6-Dimethyl-
Aroma Chemical CAS 80417-97-6
A sweet coumarin note with a tonka and hay character and a soft coconut facet. Natural and warm, it adds a gourmand depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Coconut |
Identification
| CAS Number | 80417-97-6 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 164.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one |
| InChIKey | ZRTWVYJNKXXDDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
dehydro menthofurolactone, dehydromenthofurolactone, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl benzofuran-2(4H)-one, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethyl-4H-benzofuran-2-one, 5,6-dihydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one, 3,6-dimethyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-1-benzofuran-2-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 264 °C @ 10 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 136.67 °C |
| Density | 1.09000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000154 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.927 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, slightly; water, 1718 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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