Methyl 2-Furoate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 611-13-2
A sweet fruity note with a soft mushroom and tobacco character and a nutty facet. Warm and natural, it adds a roasted nuance to gourmand accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Tenacity2 | 64 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 611-13-2 |
| INCI Name | Methyl furoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 126.11 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl furan-2-carboxylate |
| InChIKey | HDJLSECJEQSPKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Methyl furan-2-carboxylate, Methyl pyromucate, Methyl furoate, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester, 2-Furoic acid, Methyl ester, O9a8d29yde, Methyl 2-furancarboxylate, 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)furan, Methyl 2-furylcarboxylate, Furoic acid, methyl ester, Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester, 2-furan carboxylic acid methyl ester, furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester, furoic acid methyl ester, 2-furoic acid methyl ester, 2-( methoxycarbonyl) furan, 2-( methoxycarbonyl)furan, methyl 2-furan carboxylate, methyl 2-furyl carboxylate, methyl-2-furoate, pyromucic acid methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 181.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 73.33 °C |
| Density | 1.176 |
| Refractive Index | 1.485 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.858000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1 |
| Solubility | insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Appearance | Liquid |
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