5 Methyl Furfural

5 Methyl Furfural

CAS Number
620-02-0
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
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About 5 Methyl Furfural

5-Methyl Furfural (CAS 620-02-0) is a high-value aromatic heterocyclic aldehyde essential for the flavor & fragrance industry, characterised by its distinctively warm, caramelic, and toasted-nut aroma. Naturally occurring in roasted coffee, honey, and various cooked fruits, this aroma compound acts as a critical "brown...

5 Methyl Furfural Specifications

CAS Number
620-02-0
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
Molecular Weight
110.11 g/mol
IUPAC Name
5-methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC=C(O1)C=O
InChI Key
OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS Number
210-622-6
HSN No
293219
Molecular Weight
110.11 g/mol
Density
Melting point
Boiling point
187℃ 2.1
Refractive index
1.529-1.532
Flash Point
72℃
Vapour Pressure
0.6±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Precise Quality
110.03700
PSA
30.210
logP
1.40050
GHS Hazard Statements
H315 (11.4%): Causes skin irritation H319 (11.4%): Causes serious eye irritation H335 (11.4%): May cause respiratory irritation
AD -End Use
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
RIDADR
PGIII
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
LT7032500
Precaution Statements Code
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501

Gourmand Accords

Key ingredient in perfumes requiring edible-smelling notes (chocolate, caramel, vanilla)

Leather & Tobacco Notes

Modifier to add warmth and depth to masculine or heavy oriental scents.

Beverage Formulations

Essential for creating authentic coffee, cocoa, and tea flavors

Bakery & Confectionery

"toasted" and "brown sugar" notes in bread, cakes, and maple syrups

Tobacco Flavoring

Enhances the nutty, spicy characteristic of premium tobacco blends.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis Intermediate

Building block for furan-based pharmaceutical actives like antimicrobial agents and anti-inflammatory diarylpentanoid analogues

Agro Synthesis Intermediate

Building block for specialized agrochemical fungicides

Biofuels Precursor

Key intermediate in converting biomass into advanced fuels like 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF).

Chemical Maillard Reaction Research

Study and replicate the aromatic changes in food during heating processes (food scientists)

Detail 1

Store in a cool, dry place (15-25° C)

Detail 2

Keep away from heat and open flames

Detail 3

Sensitive to Oxidation

Detail 4

Store under Nitrogen blanketing in amber glass or stainless steel to prevent the liquid from darkening

5 Methyl Furfural FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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