Furaneol

Classification

• Other Names : strawberry furanone / 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
• CAS Number : 3658-77-3

Physical Description

White to pale yellow solid

Olfactory Description

• Perfumery Note: Fixative
• strawberry sweet cotton candy caramellic strawberry sugar brown sugar burnt savory

Natural Occurrence

Although malodorous at high concentrations, it exhibits a sweet strawberry aroma when dilute. It is found in strawberries and a variety of other fruits and it is partly responsible for the smell of fresh pineapple. It is also important for odour of buckwheat, and tomato.

Special Precautions and Safety

Xn - Harmful.

• R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
• S02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
• S20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
• S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.