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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 note" in flavour chemistry, imparting maple, bready, and spicy nuances to food-grade formulations. Beyond its organoleptic applications, methylfurfural serves as a versatile organic intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly as a scaffold for furan-based derivatives. 5-methyl-2-furfural's industrial importance is underscored by its role in Maillard reaction simulations, providing the "cooked" sensory profile required in savoury and sweet flavouring agents. By maintaining high olfactory purity and strictly adhering to FEMA/GRAS guidelines, 5-Methyl Furfural offers a robust solution for developers and 5-methyl furfural manufacturers creating authentic gourmand scents and complex flavour profiles. We are a globally established aroma chemical supplier worldwide, through comprehensive regulatory documentation (CoA), traceability, and consistent global supply capabilities, ensuring reliable lead times and quality assurance across all grades.
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 note" in flavour chemistry, imparting maple, bready, and spicy nuances to food-grade formulations. Beyond its organoleptic applications, methylfurfural serves as a versatile organic intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly as a scaffold for furan-based derivatives. 5-methyl-2-furfural's industrial importance is underscored by its role in...
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Flavors & Fragrances
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Fragrance Ingredients
Aroma Compounds
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Chemical Properties & Specifications
H315 (11.4%): Causes skin irritation
H319 (11.4%): Causes serious eye irritation
H335 (11.4%): May cause respiratory irritation
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
PGIII
2
LT7032500
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
Key ingredient in perfumes requiring edible-smelling notes (chocolate, caramel, vanilla)
Modifier to add warmth and depth to masculine or heavy oriental scents.
Essential for creating authentic coffee, cocoa, and tea flavors
"toasted" and "brown sugar" notes in bread, cakes, and maple syrups
Enhances the nutty, spicy characteristic of premium tobacco blends.
Building block for furan-based pharmaceutical actives like antimicrobial agents and anti-inflammatory diarylpentanoid analogues
Building block for specialized agrochemical fungicides
Key intermediate in converting biomass into advanced fuels like 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF).
Study and replicate the aromatic changes in food during heating processes (food scientists)
Store in a cool, dry place (15-25° C)
Keep away from heat and open flames
Sensitive to Oxidation
Store under Nitrogen blanketing in amber glass or stainless steel to prevent the liquid from darkening
Occurs naturally in many heat-treated foods (coffee, bread). For large-scale industrial use, it is typically synthesized to ensure high purity and consistency, though "Natural" certified grades exist for clean-label flavorings.
While Furfural has a more pungent, almond-like, and "burnt" smell, 5-Methyl Furfural is softer, sweeter, and much more focused on the caramel and maple aspects of the olfactory spectrum.
Like many aldehydes, 5-Methyl Furfural is prone to oxidation and polymerization when exposed to air and light. This causes the color to shift from yellow to dark amber. This can be minimized by storing under inert gas (Nitrogen).
Yes, it is FEMA/GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) approved and regulated for use in food flavorings within specified concentration limits.
Yes, 5-Methyl Furfural export ready with 5-Methyl Furfural coa, 5-Methyl Furfural sds with manufacturing compliances adhering to local regulations with reliable lead time.
