Description

Furaneol is a high-value flavor and fragrance compound renowned for its intense, sweet caramel and strawberry-like aroma. This versatile ingredient is essential for creating authentic, appealing sensory profiles in a wide range of consumer products. It is a critical component for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, confectionery, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product desirability and market appeal.

Application

• Flavor Formulation: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing caramel, strawberry, pineapple, and butterscotch notes in beverages, dairy products, baked goods, and confectionery.
• Fragrance Creation: Used as a heart note in fine perfumery and functional fragrances for soaps, detergents, and cosmetics, imparting sweet, fruity, and creamy nuances.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed in the production of flavored syrups, alcoholic beverages (e.g., rums, whiskies), savory sauces, and snack seasonings.
• Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals: Acts as a flavor-masking agent to improve the palatability of chewable tablets, liquid supplements, and medicinal syrups.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to impart sweet, aromatic notes in certain tobacco products and related applications.
• Processed Food Enhancement: Applied to intensify and round off the flavor profile of processed meats, savory snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furaneol
CAS No.	3658-77-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8O3
Molecular Weight	128.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; Strawberry furanone; Pineapple ketone; DMHF; Furanol; Homofuronol; Allofuranol
EINECS	222-908-5

Quality Control

Our Furaneol is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards and can supply grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and FEMA GRAS specifications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, ensuring reliability for your global supply chain.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Under recommended conditions, the product is 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	76°C - 80°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.