α-Angelicalactone , 98% , 591-12-8

Synonym(s):
4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid γ-lactone;5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone;alpha-Angelica lactone

CAS NO.：591-12-8

Empirical Formula: C5H6O2

Molecular Weight: 98.1

MDL number: MFCD00005375

EINECS: 209-701-8

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 13-17 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 55-56 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
• Density: 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.448(lit.)
• FEMA: 3293 | 4-HYDROXY-3-PENTENOIC ACID LACTONE
• Flash point: 155 °F
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
• form: Oil
• pka: pK1:4.3 (25°C)
• Specific Gravity: 1.101.092
• color: Clear Light Yellow
• Odor: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet solvent nutty tonka coumarin tobacco
• Odor Type: coconut
• biological source: synthetic
• Water Solubility: 5 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
• Merck: 14,647
• JECFA Number: 221
• BRN: 108394
• LogP: 0.84
• CAS DataBase Reference: 591-12-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-methyl-(591-12-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone (591-12-8)

Description and Uses

alpha-Angelicalactone acts as acancer chemopreventive agent. It is used in the synthesis of glutathione and the activity of glutathione-S-transferase and UDP-glucunonosyltransferase detoxification enzymes in esophagus, stomach, intestine, and liver. It is used in oral care formulations to round out mint notes and in coffee flavors.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H303-H227
• Precautionary statements: P210-P280-P403+P235-P501-P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P501a
• Safety Statements: 24/25
• RIDADR: NA 1993 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LU5075000
• F: 10-21
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29322090
• Toxicity: LD50 orl-mus: 2800 mg/kg DCTODJ 3,249,80