Description Coffee furanone (2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one) is a pleasant smelling liquid furan derivative which is a volatile constituent of the aroma complex of roasted coffee. Coffee furanone is less odorous than furfuryl mercaptan, which with an odor threshold of 0.005 ppb was the first high impact aroma chemical, but has a very pleasant sweet caramel character, with some nuttiness. Basic Info Chemical Name 2-methyloxolan-3-one Synonyms 2-Methyltetrahydro-3-furanone; 2-methyl-4,5-dihydro-3-furanone; Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran-3-one; 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one; Dihydro-2-methyl-3-furanone; Expand CAS No. 3188-00-9 Molecular Formula C5H8O2 Molecular Weight 100.11600 PSA 26.30000 LogP 0.36430 Properties Appearance & Physical State Colorless to light yellow liquid Density 1.045 Boiling Point 139ºC Flash Point 38ºC Refractive Index 1.426-1.431 Stability Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Storage Condition Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. |