Description

2-Pentylfuran is a heterocyclic organic compound valued for its potent, characteristic aroma. It serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, imparting green, beany, and roasted notes to various formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create or enhance specific sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a key component to impart green, earthy, roasted coffee, and nutty notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and air fresheners.
• Food Flavoring Agent: Employed in the creation of savory, roasted, and chocolate-like flavors for processed foods, snacks, and beverages.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a reference standard and in academic or industrial R&D for studying furan derivatives.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentylfuran
CAS No.	3777-69-3
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amylfuran; 2-n-Pentylfuran; Pentylfuran; FEMA 3317; 1-Pentylfuran; 2-Pentylfuran (natural); 2-(n-Pentyl)furan; 2-n-Amylfuran
EINECS	223-254-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Pentylfuran is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistent purity and performance. Each batch is analyzed to meet relevant industry standards, including those for flavor and fragrance applications (FEMA, FCC). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.444 - 1.448
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.885 - 0.895
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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