Description

Furaneol Acetate is a high-value flavor and fragrance ester, known for its intense, sweet, caramel-like aroma with fruity undertones. This compound is prized for its ability to impart rich, cooked, and jammy notes, significantly enhancing the sensory profile of various consumer products. It is an essential ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to create complex and appealing sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor Formulation: A key component in creating caramel, strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, and tropical fruit flavor systems for beverages, dairy products, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Fragrance Creation: Used as a heart note in fine perfumery and functional perfumery (soaps, detergents, air fresheners) to add sweet, fruity, and caramelic nuances.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into scented lotions, creams, shampoos, and conditioners to provide a pleasant and long-lasting sweet aroma.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to enhance and round off the flavor profile of certain tobacco products.
• Savory Flavor Enhancement: Used in trace amounts to add depth and complexity to savory applications like sauces and processed meats.
• Aroma Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other, more complex fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furaneol Acetate
CAS No.	4166-20-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10O4
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone acetate; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone acetate; Furaneol® Acetate; Caramel Acetate; Strawberry Furanone Acetate; 4-Acetoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone; Acetyl Furaneol
EINECS	224-027-4

Quality Control

Our Furaneol Acetate is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards and our products comply with relevant regulations such as FEMA GRAS, FCC, and IFRA guidelines where applicable. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties, ensuring consistency and reliability for your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.180 - 1.200
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol, oils; slightly soluble in water
Odor	Characteristic, strong caramel-fruity

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