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2-methyl benzofuran
General Material Information
| Preferred name | 2-methyl benzofuran |
| Trivial Name | 2-Methylbenzofuran |
| Short Description | 2-methylbenzofuran |
| Formula | C9 H8 O |
| CAS Number | 4265-25-2 |
| FEMA Number | 4543 |
| ECHA Number | 224-249-1 |
| FDA UNII | 8X3183BZ3X |
| Nikkaji Number | J28.172G |
| Beilstein Number | 0002165 |
| MDL | MFCD00005850 |
| xLogP3-AA | 2.70 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2105 2-methylbenzofuran |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 4265-25-2 ; 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN |
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Literature & References
| 2-methyl-1-benzofuran | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Pubchem (cid): | 20263 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134984002 |
| Publications by US Patents | |
| 3,931,166 - Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines | |
Other Information
| (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): | Search |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2932.90.4100 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
| EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food: | Read Report |
Suppliers
| A. Fakhry! | Axsyn |
| BOC Sciences | Jalor-Chem |
| Parchem | Penta International |
| Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich |
| Penta International Corporation |
PhysChem Properties
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 132.16195678711 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.754 to 8.795 |
| Refractive Index | 1.548 to 1.56 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 197 to 198°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.583 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 67.78 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 3.22 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 160.4 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
Organoleptic Properties
| Flavor Type: Phenolic | |
| phenolic, burnt | |
| General comment | Phenolic burnt |
Occurrences
| (data available) |
Safety Information
Safety information
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| None - None found. | |
| S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| 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 | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
Safety in use information
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for 2-methyl benzofuran usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| 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: 24 | |||
| Click here to view publication 24 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | - | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | 0.05000 | 0.25000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
| sweet sauces: | 0.05000 | 0.25000 | |
Safety references
| EPI System: View |
| AIDS Citations:Search |
| Cancer Citations:Search |
| Toxicology Citations:Search |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :20263 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 2-methyl-1-benzofuran |
| Chemidplus:0004265252 |