2-Heptylfuran
Agent Name
2-Heptylfuran
CAS Number
3777-71-7
Formula
C11-H18-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Furan, 2-heptyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-n-Heptylfuran; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Furan-substituted aliphatic hydrocarbons have not been evaluated for safe use as flavoring agents due to "unresolved toxicological concerns", mainly being the carcinogenicity of furan in animal experiments; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Pentylfuran."
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