4-(2-Furyl)-3-buten-2-one
Agent Name
4-(2-Furyl)-3-buten-2-one
Alternative Name
Furfural acetone
CAS Number
623-15-4
Formula
C8-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Furfurylideneacetone; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-(2-furyl)-; 3-Butene-2-one, 4-(2-furanyl)-; 4-(2-Furanyl)-3-buten-2-one; FAM (monomer); Furfural acetone; Furfuralacetone; Furfurylideneacetone; Monofurfurylideneacetone; Monomer FAM; 4-(2-Furyl)but-3-en-2-one; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Reddish solid; [CAMEO] Yellow solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used in organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
Furan-substituted flavoring agents have not been evaluated for safe use as flavoring agents due to "unresolved toxicological concerns", mainly being the carcinogenicity of furan; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.338 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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