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4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Notes:
Can get some extraordinary blends if you shade it well. Key flavour compd. found in raw cane sugar, aged sake, coffee, fenugreek, lovage and wines
Sotolon (also known as sotolone) is a lactone and an extremely powerful aroma compound, with the typical smell of fenugreek or curry at high concentrations and maple syrup, caramel, or burnt sugar at lower concentrations. (Wikipedia)
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Moellhausen S.P.A. THE CHEMISTRY OF EMOTIONS Innovation and commitment in the name of excellence. After 50 years in business, Moellhausen stands out as one of the world’s leading family-run companies in the industry of flavors and fragrances, raw materials, and specialties. Voice: +39 039.685.6262 Fax: +39 039.685.6263 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube A network of knowledge to grow together Sustainability is at the foundation of a Pervasive technology and total control Product(s): 1000649 SOTOLON
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Riverside Aromatics Ltd. Speciality Aroma Chemicals, Naturals and Synthetics A specialist supplier of raw materials to the flavour industry. Peter Cannon & David Rowe established Riverside Aromatics in 2006 in Poole, UK, to offer a new type of specialist raw material supplier to the Flavour & Fragrance Industry. We bring together over 40 years of commercial & technical experience in the F&F industry which allows us to understand the needs of the Global F&F business and especially that of the West European Market. Email: Info Email: Peter Cannon (sales) Voice: +44 (0) 1202 679532 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 679532 Products List: View Product(s): DF1000 FENUGREEK LACTONE [SOTOLONE]
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Robertet, Inc. HOME OF NATURE, SEED TO SCENT HOME OF NATURE – natural ingredients from the source. Robertet is a leader in the production of natural ingredients with facilities in France, Bulgaria, Turkey, South Africa, India, China, New Caledonia,… Founded in 1850, Robertet remains a family owned business (5th Generation) and one of the largest producers of aromatic extracts. Brand acquisitions include: Charabot, Sapad, Hitex. US Email: Customer service US Email: Arnaud Adrian Email: Flavor: Email: Fragrance: Voice: 33 4 93 40 33 66 Fax: 33 4 93 70 68 09 US Voice: +1.201.337.7100 +1 212 710 4600 Robertet New York Creative Center +1 212 245 4092 Robertet New York Creative Center Facebook Twitter Instagram Videos Vimeo Crop Calendar Seasons and Harvest / Crop calendar Product(s): 102901 Sotolone
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| Flavor Demo Formulas | ||
| CAS Number: | 28664-35-9 |  3D/inchi
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| Other(deleted CASRN): | 87021-36-1 | |
| ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: | 249-136-4 | |
| FDA UNII: | T62RL2NEGW | |
| Nikkaji Web: | J68.557G | |
| MDL: | MFCD00059957 | |
| CoE Number: | 11834 | |
| XlogP3-AA: | 0.40 (est) | |
| Molecular Weight: | 128.12736000 | |
| Formula: | C6 H8 O3 | |
| NMR Predictor: | Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) | |
Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
| Google Scholar: | Search |
| Google Books: | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "volatile" | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "flavor" | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "odor" | Search |
| Perfumer and Flavorist: | Search |
| Google Patents: | Search |
| US Patents: | Search |
| EU Patents: | Search |
| Pubchem Patents: | Search |
| PubMed: | Search |
| NCBI: | Search |
| JECFA Food Flavoring: | 243 4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings: | 10.030 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one |
| FEMA Number: | 3634 4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one |
| FDA: | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties:
| Appearance: | white to pale yellow liquid to solid (est) |
| Assay: | 97.50 to 100.00 % |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Melting Point: | 25.00 to 29.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point: | 93.00 to 95.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point: | 81.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point: | > 212.00 °F. TCC ( > 100.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w): | -0.296 (est) |
| Soluble in: | |
| alcohol | |
| water, 2.228e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | |
| Insoluble in: | |
| water | |
| Stability: | |
| alcoholic fine fragrance, good | |
| antiperspirant, fair | |
| fabric softener, fair | |
| hypochlorite bleach, poor | |
| liquid detergent, fair | |
| perborate powder detergent, poor | |
| soap, fair | |
Organoleptic Properties:
| Odor Type: caramellic | |
| Odor Strength: | very high , recommend smelling in a 0.01 % solution or less |
| Substantivity: | > 400 hour(s) at 3.00 % in propylene glycol |
| sweet caramellic maple sugar burnt sugar coffee | |
| Odor Description: at 0.01 % in propylene glycol. | extremely sweet strong caramel maple burnt sugar coffee Luebke, William tgsc, (1998) |
| sweet caramellic maple sugar brown sugar cotton candy | |
| Odor Description: | Sweet, caramellic, maple, brown sugar, cyclotene and cotton candy Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) |
| Flavor Type: caramellic | |
| sweet maple sugar brown sugar cotton candy sugar burnt sugar | |
| Taste Description: | sweet maple brown sugar cotton candy burnt sugar Luebke, William tgsc, (1998) |
| sweet caramellic maple sugar brown sugar cotton candy | |
| Taste Description: at 50.00 ppm. | Sweet, caramellic, maple, brown sugary and cotton candy Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) |
| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). | |
Cosmetic Information:
| None found |
Suppliers:
Safety Information:
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
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R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 07 - Keep container tightly closed. S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 35 - This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | flavoring agents | ||
| Recommendation for caramel furanone usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1.80 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | III | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 12. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
| Click here to view publication 12 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 10.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | 0.01000 | 5.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | 2.50000 | 10.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | 0.10000 | 10.00000 | |
| fish products: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | 0.10000 | 20.00000 | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | 2.50000 | 10.00000 | |
Safety References:
| Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) reference(s): | |
| The FEMA GRAS assessment of lactones used as flavor ingredients. View pdf | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): | |
| Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to - Flavouring Group Evaluation 10: Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf | |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 64 (FGE.64): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (EFSA, 2008ab) View page or View pdf | |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 217: alpha,beta-Unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: Lactones[1] View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 92 (FGE.92): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (68th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 217, Revision 1 (FGE.217Rev1). Consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: Lactones View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of furanones and tetrahydrofurfuryl derivatives: 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one and 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one (chemical group 13) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf | |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 217 Revision 2 (FGE.217Rev2), consideration of genotoxic potential for a,ß-unsaturated ketones and precursors from chemical subgroup 4.1 of FGE.19: lactones View page or View pdf | |
| EPI System: | View |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 28664-35-9 |
| EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 62835 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
| WGK Germany: | 3 |
| 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-5H-furan-2-one | |
| Chemidplus: | 0028664359 |
References:
| Leffingwell: | Chirality or Article |
| 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-5H-furan-2-one | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 28664-35-9 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 62835 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 135021025 |
| Flavornet: | 28664-35-9 |
Other Information:
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31306 |
| FooDB: | FDB003360 |
| YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01572 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2905.32.0000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food: | Read Report |
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
| allspice | FL | |
| banana | FL | |
| bay rum | FR | |
| blackberry | FL | |
| butterscotch | FL | |
| caramel | FL | |
| cinnamon | FL | |
| coconut | FL | |
| coffee | FL | |
| cotton candy | FL | |
| cranberry | FL | |
| fenugreek | FL/FR | |
| fig | FL | |
| fir | ||
| fir balsam | FR | |
| gingerbread | FR | |
| honeysuckle | FR | |
| mango | FL | |
| maple | FL | |
| melon | FL | |
| mulberry | FL | |
| musk | FR | |
| nut | FL | |
| papaya | FL | |
| passion fruit | FR | |
| peach | FL | |
| pina colada | FL | |
| pineapple | FL | |
| pomegranate | FL | |
| pumpkin | FL | |
| sugar brown sugar | FL | |
| tobacco | FR | |
| toffee | FL | |
| tonka bean | FR | |
| vanilla | FL |
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
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Synonyms:
| caramel furanone 100% | |
| caramel furanone natural | |
| caramel furanone pure | |
| caramel furanone synthetic | |
| caramel furanone, neat | |
| caramel lactone | |
| dimethyl oxyfurone | |
| 4,5- | dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydro-2-furanone |
| 4,5- | dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one |
| 4,5- | dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone |
| 2,3- | dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-5-one |
| fenugreek lactone | |
| 2- | hydroxy-3-methyl-2-penten-4-olide |
| 2- | hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-buten-1,4-olide |
| 3- | hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl furan-2(5H)-one |
| 3- | hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone |
| 3- | hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-5-hydrofuran-2-one |
| 3- | hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-5H-furan-2-one |
| 3- | hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one |
| soloton | |
| sotolon (Givaudan) | |
| sotolone | |
| sugar lactone |