Description

Edulan I is a high-purity fragrance and flavor compound, also known as 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique organoleptic properties, providing sweet, caramel-like notes essential for creating complex flavor and aroma profiles. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries seeking to enhance product sensory appeal and meet evolving consumer preferences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing sweet, caramel, and nutty flavor notes in food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, savory sauces, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules and specialty flavor compounds.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed to impart and modify flavor characteristics in tobacco products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into scents for soaps, lotions, and other personal care items where its warm, sweet notes are desirable.
• Pharmaceutical Flavoring: Used as a flavoring agent in oral pharmaceutical formulations to improve palatability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Edulan I
CAS No.	41678-29-9
Molecular Formula	C7H10O3
Molecular Weight	142.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxy-2-ethyl-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone; Homofuraneol; Ethylhomofuraneol; 2-Ethyl-5-methyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (tautomer); Caramel furanone; Flavor enhancer FEMA 3623
EINECS	255-474-0

Quality Control

Our Edulan I is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality standards align with industry practices for flavor and fragrance ingredients, supporting compliance in global markets.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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)	1.120 - 1.140
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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