5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one

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Synonyms :2,3-Dihydro-5-methylfuran-2-one; 2-Oxo-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran; 4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic Acid γ-Lactone; 4-Hydroxypent-3-enoic Acid Lactone; 4-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 5-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-2-furanone; 5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one; NSC 654; Pent-3-en-4-olide; Δ2-A

5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one is an aromatic compound responsible for the aroma of caramel, dried and roated nori, wine, and brewed coffee.

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SKU RCLST544503
CAS number 591-12-8
Molecular Formula C5H6O2
Catalog Number RCLST544503
Chemical Name 5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one
Synonyms 2,3-Dihydro-5-methylfuran-2-one; 2-Oxo-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuran; 4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic Acid γ-Lactone; 4-Hydroxypent-3-enoic Acid Lactone; 4-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 5-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-2-furanone; 5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one; NSC 654; Pent-3-en-4-olide; Δ2-A
Boiling Pt 55-56 °C / 12 mm Hg
Molecular Weight 98.1
Melting Pt N/A
Shipping Info *eh* dangerous good by ground
Storage Condition Refrigerator
Stability No Data Available
Appearance Clear Light Yellow Oil
Solubility Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
HS Commidity Code 2932.20.5050