Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate
Agent Name
Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate
CAS Number
637-64-9
Formula
C7-H12-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol acetate; 2-(Acetoxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran; 2-Acetoxymethyloxolane; 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-, acetate; Furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydro-, acetate; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethyl acetate; 2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-, 2-acetate; [ChemIDplus] 2-(Acetoxymethyl)oxolane; [JECFA]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol."
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