Description

3-Butyryl-5-Hexyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-2(5H)-Furanone is a specialized furanone derivative, a class of compounds valued for their unique organoleptic and functional properties. This compound is significant for its potential as a flavor and fragrance intermediate, offering complex sensory characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated aroma profiles and advanced chemical building blocks.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate or modifier in the synthesis of complex flavoring agents, imparting creamy, buttery, or caramel-like notes.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for creating natural-identical flavor compounds used in processed foods, beverages, and confectionery.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral building block for pharmaceutical research and the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Utilized in the development of specialty aroma chemicals for perfumery, personal care, and home care products.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butyryl-5-Hexyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-2(5H)-Furanone
CAS No.	21494-12-2
Molecular Formula	C15H24O4
Molecular Weight	268.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-(1-oxobutyl)-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Hexyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-butyryl-2(5H)-furanone; 3-Butyryl-5-hexyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-2(5H)-one; 4-Hydroxy-5-hexyl-5-methyl-3-(1-oxobutyl)-2(5H)-furanone; Furanone derivative 21494-12-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Butyryl-5-Hexyl-4-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-2(5H)-Furanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.