METHYL-5 FURFURAL

METHYL-5 FURFURAL is a clear, colorless to yellow-brown liquid with a spicy, sweet, warm, and slightly caramel odor, as assessed through olfactory evaluation. It is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industries to impart rich, sweet, and warm notes, often found in gourmand fragrances, food products, and beverages to add depth and complexity.

INCI Name: Methylfurfural

Functions: Fragrance

Synonyms: 2-Formyl-5-methylfuran, 2-Furaldehyde, 5-methyl-, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-, 2-Methyl-5-formylfuran, 2-Methyl-5-furaldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furfural, 5-Methyl-2-furfuraldehyde, 5-Methyl-2-furfurylaldehyde, 5-Methylfuran-2-al, 5-Methylfuran-2-aldehyde, 5-Methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde, 5-Methylfurfural, 5-Methylfurfuraldehyde

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Olfactory Notes
Tilley Product Number
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C6H6O2
Technologies
Product Families

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Odor
Spicy sweet, warm, slightly caramel odor
Appearance
Clear, colorless to yellow-brown liquid
Soluble in
Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Oils
Insoluble in
Water
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight110.11--
Boiling Point187°C-
Flash Point160°F-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.098 - 1.110-FCC Method
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.525 - 1.535-FCC Method
Purity97.0 - 100.0%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography
Acid Value0.0 - 5.0mgKOH/gFCC Method
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Alcohol (in 1ml of 95% ethanol)1mlFCC Method

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
365 days
Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers