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W363421
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one solution
3 wt. % in propylene glycol
| Synonym: | Caramel furanone, Sotolon, Sugar lactone |
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): | C6H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 128.13 |
| FEMA Number: | 3634 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24901821 |
| Flavis number: | 10.03 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Odor at 1.0% |
| Taste at 5-25 ppm | |
| General description | Natural Occurrence: Fenugreek seed, roasted Virginia tobacco, sake, rice wine. |
Properties
| grade | Kosher |
| concentration | 3 wt. % in propylene glycol |
| refractive index | n |
| Organoleptic | caramel; celery; fennel; maple; wine-like; meaty; tobacco |
Safety
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 223 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 106 °C |
References
| reference | Mosciano, G., Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials Perfum. Flavor. 6th ed., 30, 39, (2005) |
