Description

4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-3-Furanone is a high-value flavor and fragrance intermediate known for its characteristic caramel and sweet, fruity notes. This compound is essential for creating authentic, complex flavor profiles in a wide range of consumer products. It is a critical ingredient for flavorists and product developers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to enhance sensory appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for synthesizing a wide range of natural and artificial flavors, particularly those with caramel, butterscotch, strawberry, and pineapple notes.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavor enhancer and modifier in baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages to impart rich, sweet, and cooked sugar characteristics.
• Savory Flavor Creation: Employed in the development of meaty, roasted, and savory flavor systems due to its role in Maillard reaction chemistry.
• Fragrance & Perfumery: Serves as a valuable component in fragrance compositions, adding sweet, fruity, and caramelic nuances to fine perfumes and personal care products.
• Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods: Applied to mask unpleasant tastes and improve the palatability of vitamins, minerals, and other active ingredients in supplements and health-focused products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D as a reference standard and a precursor for synthesizing novel aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-3-Furanone
CAS No.	19322-27-1
Molecular Formula	C5H6O3
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; Furaneol; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone (common tautomer name); Homofuraneol; Strawberry furanone; Pineapple ketone; Allofuranol; FEMA 3174
EINECS	242-958-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-3-Furanone is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure consistent purity and organoleptic properties through rigorous in-process and final batch testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation of quality. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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