2(3H)-Furanone, 5-ethenyIdihydro-5-methyl-
Agent Name
2(3H)-Furanone, 5-ethenyIdihydro-5-methyl-
Alternative Name
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone
CAS Number
1073-11-6
Formula
C7-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone; 4-Methyl-4-vinyl-1,4-butanolide; Dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinyl-2(3H)-furanone; Dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinylfuran-2(3H)-one; [ChemIDplus] 5-Ethenyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone; Lilac lactone; 5-Methyl-5-vinyl-dihydro-furan-2-one; 4-Methyl-5-hexen-1,4-olide; [JECFA] 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone; [FDA]
Category
Lactones
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] See "Butyrolactone."
Biomedical References
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