CAS 3658-77-3 appears in our catalog under these names: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, &, 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, 95%, Furaneol, Furaneol (technical grade). Offered by: Biosynth, Sigma-Aldrich, Fluorochem, Chemat Brand, TRC. Available pack sizes: 0,01kg, 0,025kg, 0,05kg, 0,25kg, 0,1kg, 25G, 100MG, 1g.
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one is a member of the class of furans that is 2,5-dimethylfuran carrying additional oxo and hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4 respectively. It has been found particularly in strawberries and other such fruits. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a member of furans, an enol and a cyclic ketone. It is a conjugate acid of a 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-olate.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C6H8O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 128.13 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one |
| InChIKey | INAXVXBDKKUCGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1C(=O)C(=C(O1)C)O |
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