2-Pentylfuran
Agent Name
2-Pentylfuran
CAS Number
3777-69-3
Formula
C9-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Amylfuran; 2-Pentylfuran (natural); 2-n-Pentylfuran; Furan, 2-pentyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-(n-Pentyl)furan; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN1993
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
No significant adverse effects observed in 13-week oral study of rats (average daily intake approximately 25 mg/kg); 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; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Propylfuran."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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