Ethyl Furaneol

Also known as: Ethyl 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone, 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylfuran-3-one, Methyl furaneol, Maltarome, Homofuronol

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 27538-09-6

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C7H10O3
Molecular Weight 142.15 g/mol
InChIKey QJYOEDXNPLUUAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralSkin corrosion/irritationSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Sources: PubChem