Methyl 2-furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy.
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Product Name: |
Methyl 2-furoate |
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Synonyms: |
RARECHEM AL BF 0007;PYROMUCIC ACID METHYL ESTER;2-METHYLFUROATE;2-FURANCARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER;2-FUROIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL 2-FURANCARBOXYLATE;METHYL 2-FUROATE;MEFAT |
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CAS: |
611-13-2 |
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MF: |
C6H6O3 |
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MW: |
126.11 |
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EINECS: |
210-254-6 |
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Product Categories: |
Aromatic Esters;Furan&Benzofuran;ester Flavor |
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Mol File: |
611-13-2.mol |
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Boiling point |
181 °C(lit.) |
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density |
1.179 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
2703 | METHYL 2-FUROATE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.487(lit.) |
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Fp |
164 °F |
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storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
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form |
Liquid |
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color |
Clear pale yellow to brown |
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Odor |
fruity, mushroom-like odor |
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Water Solubility |
slightly soluble |
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Sensitive |
Lachrymatory |
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JECFA Number |
746 |
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Merck |
14,4307 |
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BRN |
111110 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
611-13-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Methyl 2-furoate(611-13-2) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester (611-13-2) |
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Hazard Codes |
Xn,Xi |
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Risk Statements |
36/37/38-21/22-22 |
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Safety Statements |
26-36-36/37/39 |
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RIDADR |
UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
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WGK Germany |
3 |
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RTECS |
LV1950000 |
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Hazard Note |
Irritant |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HazardClass |
6.1 |
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PackingGroup |
III |
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HS Code |
29321900 |
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Description |
Methyl 2-furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy. May be prepared from 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCL as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction). |
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Chemical Properties |
Methyl furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy |
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Chemical Properties |
Colorless to light yellow liqui |
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Uses |
Solvent, organic synthesis. |
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Preparation |
From 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCl as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction) |
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Aroma threshold values |
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: musty, sweet caramel, fruity, cocoa, bready and slightly rubbery. |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: brothy, yeasty, caramellic and burnt with a sweet bready, acetoin, buttery nuance |
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Safety Profile |
Poison by intraperitoneal route. A skin irritant and lachrymator. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
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Raw materials |
2-Furoic acid |
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Preparation Products |
METHYL 5-NITRO-2-FUROATE |
