Description

4-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanone is a high-value flavor and fragrance compound, also known as furaneol. This compound is prized for its intense caramel, strawberry, and pineapple-like aroma, making it a critical ingredient for creating authentic and appealing flavor profiles. It is essential for flavorists and product developers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to enhance sensory characteristics. Our supply of this key aroma chemical is backed by stringent quality control to ensure purity and consistent performance in your formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary building block for creating and enhancing sweet, fruity, and caramel notes in a wide range of products.
• Food & Beverage: Used in the formulation of flavors for confectionery, dairy products (e.g., yogurt, ice cream), baked goods, and soft drinks.
• Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a flavoring agent to mask unpleasant tastes in syrups, chewable tablets, and nutritional supplements.
• Savory & Processed Foods: Contributes to the development of complex, roasted, and meaty flavor notes in sauces, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Perfumery & Cosmetics: Incorporated into fragrance compositions to add sweet, fruity accords in fine perfumes, lotions, and personal care items.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to impart sweet and fruity characteristics to tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanone
CAS No.	192466-95-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8O3
Molecular Weight	128.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Furaneol; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; HD3F; Strawberry Furanone; Pineapple Furanone; Caramel Furanone; 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-3-Furanone is produced and tested to meet the high standards required by the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR. We can supply material compliant with FEMA GRAS and JECFA specifications for food-grade applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every batch to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	77°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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