Furfural acetate
Agent Name
Furfural acetate
CAS Number
623-17-6
Formula
C7-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Acetoxymethylfuran; 2-Furanmethanol acetate; 2-Furanmethanol, acetate; 2-Furanmethyl acetate; 2-Furfuryl acetate; 2-Furylcarbinyl acetate; Acetic acid furfuryl ester; Acetic acid furfurylester; Furfuryl alcohol, acetate; 2-Furanmethanol, 2-acetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless or yellow to orange liquid with a pungent odor; Turns brown on air and light exposure; [NTP] Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; [NTP] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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