| Preferred name | tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
| Trivial Name | Tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
| Short Description | propionic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester |
| Formula | C8 H14 O3 |
| CAS Number | 637-65-0 |
| FEMA Number | 3058 |
| Flavis Number | 13.049 |
| ECHA Number | 211-297-3 |
| FDA UNII | JTW131DEGK |
| Nikkaji Number | J134.598B |
| MDL | MFCD00047080 |
| COE Number | 11843 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.00 (est) |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1445 tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 637-65-0 ; TETRAHYDROFURFURYL PROPIONATE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31177 |
| FooDB: | FDB003196 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2932.19.5000 |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 158.19717407227 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.629 to 8.679 |
| Refractive Index | 1.435 to 1.441 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 205 to 207°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 64 to 68°C @ 3 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 4 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.249 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 5.4 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 92.22 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.858 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, slightly | Yes |
| water, 4569 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Nutty | |
| oily, painty, fruity, violet leaf, tropical, musty, nutty, fermented, fatty, banana | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (2007) | At 100.00 %. oily paint fruity violet leaf tropical |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | Musty, nutty, fruity, fermented, fatty with a banana nuance |
| Flavor Type: Oily | |
| oily, musty, tropical, ethereal, rummy, fruity | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 5, 49, (1998) | At 500.00 ppm. Oily, musty, tropical, etherial, rummy, with a fruity nuance |
| Used in banana nut, banana flavors and cordials. | Tropical |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Fruit |
| Flavoring purposes | Apricot , Banana , Caramel , Chocolate , Herbal , Nut , Rum , Tropical |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.051 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 5.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | III | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 1.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 1.30000 | 2.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 8.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 8.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | 1.00000 | 20.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 33 (FGE.33)[1] - Six Tetrahydrofuran Derivatives from Chemical Groups 13, 14, 16 and 26 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 75 (FGE.75)[1] - Consideration of tetrahydrofuran derivatives and a furanone derivative evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.33 (2008) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 75, Revision 1 (FGE.75Rev1): Consideration of tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to tetrahydrofuran derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.33 (2008) View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):637-65-0 |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :61183 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1993 |
| WGK Germany:3 |
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