Description

Furfuryl Acetate is a versatile organic ester derived from furfuryl alcohol, serving as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its unique chemical structure provides a reactive site for synthesis and contributes a sweet, fruity, or wine-like aroma profile. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Agent: Used as a building block or direct additive to impart sweet, fruity, or caramel-like notes in food flavorings, beverages, and perfumery.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in organic synthesis for producing more complex furan-based compounds, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
• Solvent and Plasticizer: Functions as a specialty solvent for resins and cellulose esters, and can act as a plasticizer in certain polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory settings for chemical research, process development, and analytical method validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furfuryl Acetate
CAS No.	623-17-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O3
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furanmethanol acetate; 2-Furylmethyl acetate; (2-Furyl)methyl acetate; Furfuryl alcohol acetate; Acetic acid furfuryl ester; 2-(Acetoxymethyl)furan; NSC 406026; FEMA 2490
EINECS	210-784-9

Quality Control

Our Furfuryl Acetate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.465
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.115 - 1.125
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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