2-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-3(2H)-Furanone
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 27538-09-6
A sweet caramel note with a maple and brown sugar character and a soft bready facet. Burnt and natural, it adds a gourmand depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Maple |
| Tenacity2 | 168 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 27538-09-6 |
| INCI Name | 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylfuran-3(2h)-one |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H10O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 142.15 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one |
| InChIKey | GWCRPYGYVRXVLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl fraison, ethyl furanone synthetic, ethyl strawberry furanone, ethyl-2 5-methyl 4-hydroxy 3 2H-furanone, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl furan-3(2H)-one, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3 2H furanone, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylfuran-3-one, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylfuran-3(2H)-one, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-(2H)-furanone in 20% P.G., 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-(2H)-furanone natural, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-(2H)-furanone natural 20% in P.G., 3(2H)-furanone, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-, homo furonol 20% in PG, 4-hydroxy-5-ethyl-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, maltarome (PFW), maltarome mixture (PFW), shoyu furanone, soy furaneol, soy furaneol synthetic, soy furanone, strawberry furanone, ethyl, 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-(2H)-furanone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 248.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 31.00 °C |
| Flash Pointe | 84.44 °C |
| Density | 1.13300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.434 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 6178 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcohol, good |
| Appearance | yellow to brown viscous liquid or crystals |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.045 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.014 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.27 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.25 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.064 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.064 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.064 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.021 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.15 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.52 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.52 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.021 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.49 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.98 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 1.8 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.021 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.021 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.