PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 175-177 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.118 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2490 | FURFURYL ACETATE |
| Flash point: | 150 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet fruity banana horseradish |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 0.5-1.0 g/100 mL at 23 ºC |
| JECFA Number | 739 |
| BRN | 116128 |
| LogP | 1.09 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 623-17-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Furanmethanol, acetate(623-17-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Furanmethanol acetate (623-17-6) |
Description and Uses
Furfuryl acetate is a flavoring ingredient. It was used in the synthesis of 5-acetoxymethyl-2-vinylfuran and 5-hydroxymethyl-2-vinylfuran via Vilsmeier-Haack and Wittig reactions.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H227 |
| Precautionary statements | P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P501a-P210-P280-P403+P235-P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-37/39-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | LU9120000 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29321900 |
