Molecular Formula | C6H8O3 |
Molar Mass | 128.13 |
Density | 1.049g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | 73-77°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 188°C |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 1446 |
Water Solubility | 176g/L at 20℃ |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol |
Vapor Presure | 0.81Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | White to light yellow crystal powder |
Color | White |
BRN | 1281357 |
pKa | 9.62±0.40(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive |
Sensitive | `sensitive` to light and air |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.439 |
MDL | MFCD00010706 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White to light yellow solid. The melting point was 78-80 °c. It is sweet, baked, bread, cooked and fruit and caramel aroma. Soluble in ethanol. Natural products are found in fresh pineapple and beef broth, etc. |
Use | Used in food, beverage, daily chemical industry |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LU3990000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-23 |
HS Code | 29321900 |
Reference Show more | 1. Liu Zhen, Zhu, Lixia. Determination of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, acetofuran, furanone and 5-methylfurfural by high performance liquid chromatography [J]. Food Research and Development, 2019, 40(18):166-170. |