Molecular Formula | C9H12O3 |
Molar Mass | 168.19 |
Density | 1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 212 °C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 196 °F |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.459(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00036496 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties of colorless liquid, yellow in the air, the aroma of spring chrysanthemum like fruit aroma. Melting point 24.5 ℃, boiling point 260 ℃. Relative density (d420)1.5488. |
Use | Use GB 2760-1996 provisions are temporarily allowed to use food spices. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
FEMA | 2435 | ETHYL 3(2-FURYL)PROPANOATE |
JECFA Number | 1513 |
EPA chemical information | Ethyl 2-furanpropionate (10031-90-0) |
Toxicity
can be safely used in food (FDA,& sect;172.515,2000).
use limited
FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks, cold drinks, 1.6; Candy 5.6; Baked food 7.5.
Production method
Direct esterification of furyl propionic acid with ethanol.
Furyl propionic acid is synthesized from furfural, acetic anhydride and sodium acetate, and then hydrogenated.