99% Purity TETRAHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3-ONE for Flavor and Fragrance Applications CAS: 3188-00-9
Bulk Sale Cosmetic Grade Food Grade 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol CAS 3188-00-9 Liquid Flavor & Fragrance
Product Specifications
| Product Name |
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one |
| Synonyms |
TETRAHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3-ONE; 2-Methyl-3-ketotetrahydrofuran; 2-methyl-3-oxo-tetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyl-4,5-dihydro-3(2H)-furanone; 2-Methyldihydro-3(2H)-furanone; 2-Methyloxolan-3-one; 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE,98+%; 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE |
| CAS Number |
3188-00-9 |
| Molecular Formula |
C₅H₈O₂ |
| Molecular Weight |
100.12 |
| EINECS |
221-685-4 |
| FEMA |
3373 |
Applications and Uses
Flavor Industry Applications
- Dairy Flavors: Enhances creamy, buttery, and milky notes in desserts, creams, and dairy products
- Caramel and Nut Flavors: Creates authentic caramel, maple, hazelnut, and almond flavors
- Sweet Enhancer: Adds natural, sugary-sweet character to fruit flavors and vanilla compositions without actual sweetness
Fragrance Industry Applications
- Used in perfumery for gourmand and oriental accords
- Provides subtle, creamy-sweet background in vanilla, caramel, or nutty fragrances
Chemical Intermediate
- Serves as building block in organic synthesis for complex tetrahydrofuran-based molecules
Chemical Properties
IUPAC Name: 2-Methyloxolan-3-one
Common Name: 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one
CAS Number: 3188-00-9
Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O₂
Molar Mass: 100.12 g/mol