CARAMEL FURANONE

CARAMEL FURANONE , also called sugar lactone or 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone, is well recognized for having a strong perfume that is similar to that of fenugreek, angelica, cherries, and caramel. It is suggested that this component be used to flavor coffee, berries, strawberries, and sweet desserts.

Physical Form: Liquid

Flavor Notes: Angelica, Caramel, Cherry, Fenugreek

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, Carrier-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Palm-free, Residual Solvent-free, Sewage Sludge-free, Solvent-free

Synonyms: 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one, 3,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxy-2-butan-1,4-olide, 3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone, 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone, Sautalone, Sotolone

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
28664-35-9
Chemical Name
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
Country of Origin
China,
United States of America (USA)
Flavor Family
Fruit Flavors,
Herb Flavors,
Spice & Seasoning Inspired Flavors,
Sweet Flavors
Flavor Notes
Angelica,
Caramel,
Cherry,
Fenugreek
Ingredient Name
4,5-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxy-2,5-Dihydrofuran-2-One
Olfactory Notes
Cane Sugar,
Caramel
Tilley Product Number
10104-01
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Molecular formula
C₆H₈O₃
Technologies
Food Ingredients
Product Families
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Suitable for Vegans
Labeling Claims
Allergen-free,
Animal Products-free,
Carrier-free,
Gluten-free,
Halal,
Irradiation-free,
Non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO),
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Palm-free,
Residual Solvent-free,
Sewage Sludge-free,
Solvent-free

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Straw yellow to light amber viscous liquid
Odor
Intensely sweet caramelic odor having sugar cane note
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight128.13g/mol-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Purity97.00 - 100.00%QC 30.M , Gas Chromatography
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.480 - 1.495-FCC Method
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.179 - 1.189-FCC Method
Boiling Point80°CFCC Method
Flash Point212°F-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),
FLAVIS #10.03,
Halal,
IFRA Compliant,
Kosher,
Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003,
Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bottles

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
365 days
Storage and Shelf Information

Stable under normal conditions