Description

4-Acetyl-2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone is a high-value flavor and fragrance intermediate known for its potent, sweet, caramel-like aroma with nutty and buttery undertones. This compound matters for its ability to impart authentic, warm, and roasted flavor notes, making it a critical component in creating complex and appealing sensory profiles. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop premium consumer products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating and enhancing caramel, nutty, butterscotch, and roasted flavor profiles in food and beverages.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used in the production of confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, savory snacks, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a precursor or component in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules for perfumery and functional fragrances.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to add sweet, caramelized notes to tobacco products for improved sensory characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Flavoring: Used in trace amounts to mask unpleasant tastes in oral medications and syrups.
• Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or intermediate in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Acetyl-2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone
CAS No.	36871-78-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-acetyl-3(2H)-furanone; 4-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one; Caramel Furanone; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-acetyl-2H-furan-3-one; FEMA 3971; 4-Acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-dihydrofuran-3-one
EINECS	253-254-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Acetyl-2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)-Furanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent organoleptic properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.120
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol and most organic solvents

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