| Molecular Formula | C7H10O3 |
| Molar Mass | 142.15 |
| Density | 1.137g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 248-249°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 184°F |
| JECFA Number | 1449 |
| pKa | 9.62±0.40(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.512(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00191360 |
| Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | LU4250000 |
| introduction | 2-ethyl -4-hydroxy -5-methyl -3(2H)-furanone is a heterocyclic organic substance and can be used as a food flavor. |
| maximum allowable usage of food additives maximum allowable residue standard | ▼ ▲ Chinese name of additive allowed to use this kind of additive Chinese name of food additive function maximum allowable usage (g/kg) maximum allowable residue (g/kg)2-ethyl -4-hydroxy -5-methyl -3(2H)-furanone food flavor is not allowed exceeds the maximum allowable usage and maximum allowable residue in GB 2760 |
| NIST chemical information | The information is provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |