Homofuraneol
- CAS No.
- 27538-09-6
- Chemical Name:
- Homofuraneol
- Synonyms
- homofuronol;5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2h)-furanone;Ethyl Furanone;4-HYDROXY-5-ETHYL-2-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE;FEMA 3623;shoyu furanone;Homofuraneo;SOY FURANEOL;Homofuraneol;Soy Fouranone
- CBNumber:
- CB3111914
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H10O3
- Molecular Weight:
- 142.15
- MDL Number:
- MFCD03411593
- MOL File:
- 27538-09-6.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone ≥96%, natural (US), FG | W362320 | 5G | $66.2 |
| 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone ≥96%, natural (US), FG | W362320 | 25G | $164 |
| 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | W362301 | 1 each | $58 |
| 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | W362301 | 100g | $259 |
| 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | W362301 | 1kg | $1670 |
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| Boiling point | 248-249 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.137 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3623 | 2-ETHYL-4-HYDROXY-5-METHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE |
| FLAVIS Number | 13.084 | 2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 184 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Sparingly) |
| pka | 9.58±0.40(Predicted) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sweet caramel bready maple brown sugar burnt |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 1449 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C7H10O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6(8)4(2)10-5/h4,9H,3H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | QJYOEDXNPLUUAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 0.87 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 27538-09-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | PG3201707P |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-hydroxy-5-ethyl-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone(27538-09-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3(2H)-Furanone, 5-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl- (27538-09-6) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12164502 |
| NACRES | NA.21 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P301+P312-P501 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | LU4250000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral |
Homofuraneol price More Price(23)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W362320 | 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone ≥96%, natural (US), FG | 27538-09-6 | 5G | $66.2 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W362320 | 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone ≥96%, natural (US), FG | 27538-09-6 | 25G | $164 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W362301 | 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | 27538-09-6 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W362301 | 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | 27538-09-6 | 100g | $259 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W362301 | 5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, mixture of isomers 96%, FG | 27538-09-6 | 1kg | $1670 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
Homofuraneol Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
2-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone has a sweet, fruity, caramel, butterscotch odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in soy sauce, Swiss cheese and melon, coffee, shoyu, strawberry and pineapple.
Uses
5-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (a mixture of isomers) can be used as a flavoring agent in food industries due to its excellent sensory properties.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 20 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: burnt, caramellic, sweet and fruity
Homofuraneol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD | +8615318402391 | sales@xinhepharma.com | China | 809 | 58 |
| Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd | +86-16264648883 | niki@zlchemi.com | China | 7245 | 58 |
| ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | +86-13017695106 +86-13676922317 | jiuyitime@fdachem.com | China | 16513 | 58 |
| career henan chemical co | +86-0371-86658258 +8613203830695 | sales@coreychem.com | China | 29819 | 58 |
| Xiamen AmoyChem Co., Ltd | +86-86-5926051114 +8615060885618 | sales@amoychem.com | China | 6369 | 58 |
| Shandong chuangyingchemical Co., Ltd. | 18853181302 | sale@chuangyingchem.com | CHINA | 5906 | 58 |
| Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co.,Ltd | +8618530059196 | sale04@alfachem.cn | China | 9545 | 58 |
| SIMAGCHEM CORP | +86-5922680277 +86-13806087780 | sale@simagchem.com | China | 17346 | 58 |
| Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. | +86-0551-65418671 +8618949823763 | sales@tnjchem.com | China | 34563 | 58 |
| ANHUI WITOP BIOTECH CO., LTD | +8615255079626 | eric@witopchemical.com | China | 23541 | 58 |
View Lastest Price from Homofuraneol manufacturers
| Image | Update time | Product | Price | Min. Order | Purity | Supply Ability | Manufacturer | |
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2026-04-17 | Ethyl furaneol
27538-09-6
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US $2.20-8.80 / kg | 1kg | 99%min | 1000kg | ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | |
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2025-12-01 | Homofuraneol
27538-09-6
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US $0.00-0.00 / KG | 1KG | 98.0% | 10000KGS | Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd | |
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2025-05-23 | Homofuraneol
27538-09-6
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US $45.00 / kg | 1kg | 99% | 20 tons | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd |
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- Ethyl furaneol
27538-09-6
- US $2.20-8.80 / kg
- 99%min
- ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
-

- Homofuraneol
27538-09-6
- US $0.00-0.00 / KG
- 98.0%
- Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd
-

- Homofuraneol
27538-09-6
- US $45.00 / kg
- 99%
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd





