Description

5-Methyl-2-Acetylfuran is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic compound with a distinctive, sweet, and nutty aroma profile. This chemical serves as a critical flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart roasted, caramel-like notes to various formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality aroma chemicals for product development.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating complex flavor profiles, particularly for roasted coffee, caramel, nutty, and meaty notes in both food and beverage applications.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of advanced food flavorings and reaction flavors (e.g., Maillard reaction products) for savory products, snacks, and processed foods.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor and intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals due to its reactive acetyl and furan groups.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of high-value aroma chemicals for perfumery, cosmetics, and personal care products requiring warm, sweet olfactory characteristics.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry, heterocyclic compounds, and new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Methyl-2-Acetylfuran
CAS No.	1193-79-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-5-methylfuran; 1-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)ethanone; 5-Methylfurfuryl methyl ketone; Methyl 5-methyl-2-furyl ketone; FEMA 3609; 5-Methyl-2-furyl methyl ketone
EINECS	214-775-1

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-2-Acetylfuran is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity ingredients, including those for flavor and fragrance use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.5040 - 1.5080
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.070 - 1.090
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.