Welcome to Bedoukian Research: supplier of high quality specialty aroma and flavor ingredients also providing custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Product Information


BRI Product Number: 867
BRI Product Name: METHYL 2-FUROATE
CAS Number: 611-13-2
FEMA Number: 2703
Council Of Europe Number: 358
Molecular Weight: 126.11
Molecular Formula: C6H6O3   Structure
Synonyms: 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester
METHYL 2-FUROATE
CAS Name: 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A nutty, peppermint, tobacco odor with mushroom undertones.
Fragrance Use: For an earthy, tobacco, minty note in specialty fragrances.
Flavor Use: Used in tobacco, nut, coffee and mushroom flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 10%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 99.0%
Appearance: colorless to yellow-orange liquid
Refractive Index: 1.480 : 1.490 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 1.170 : 1.180 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 160 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 80C @ 24 mm Hg
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL EINECS(210-254-6) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2932.19.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 48 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 07/30/2007