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.