Description

5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone is a versatile heterocyclic compound belonging to the furanone class, known for its role as a key flavoring agent and synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to impart characteristic caramel, sweet, and nutty notes, making it essential for creating complex flavor profiles. This product is primarily needed by flavor and fragrance manufacturers, food technologists, and research chemists in the food, beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in the creation of caramel, butterscotch, maple, and nutty flavor profiles for food, beverages, and confectionery.
• Food Additive: Used as a flavor enhancer and modifier in processed foods, baked goods, dairy products, and savory applications.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of various aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds for perfumes and personal care products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone
CAS No.	40834-42-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6O3
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one; 5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2-furanone; 5-Hydroxy-4-methylfuran-2(5H)-one; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2,5-dihydro-2-furanone
EINECS	255-101-2

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-2(5H)Furanone is produced under strict quality management systems. It undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We can supply grades compliant with FEMA and FDA regulations for food use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
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.