4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
- CAS No.
- 28664-35-9
- Chemical Name:
- 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
- Synonyms
- SOTOLON;3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one;SOTOLONE;3-HYDROXY-4,5-DIMETHYL-2(5H)-FURANONE;CARAMEL FURANONE;SUGAR LACTONE;FENUGREEK LACTONE;FEMA 3634;3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone (sotolon);4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2H-furan-5-one
- CBNumber:
- CB6466523
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H8O3
- Molecular Weight:
- 128.13
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00059957
- MOL File:
- 28664-35-9.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | W363499 | 1 each | $232 |
| 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | W363499 | 25G | $299 |
| 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | W363499 | 100G | $870 |
| 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one solution 10 wt. % in propylene glycol | W363413 | 1 each | $55.9 |
| 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one ≥97%, FG | W363405 | 1 each | $79.7 |
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| Melting point | 26-29 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 184 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.049 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 3634 | 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE |
| refractive index |
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| FLAVIS Number | 10.030 | 3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
| pka | 9.28±0.40(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 0.01 % in propylene glycol. extremely sweet strong caramel maple burnt sugar coffee |
| Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 243 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| InChI | 1S/C6H8O3/c1-3-4(2)9-6(8)5(3)7/h4,7H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | UNYNVICDCJHOPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1OC(=O)C(O)=C1C |
| LogP | -0.44 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 28664-35-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 4,5-DIMETHYL-3-HYDROXY-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-2-ONE |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | T62RL2NEGW |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2(5H)-furanone, 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-(28664-35-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2(5H)-Furanone, 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl- (28664-35-9) |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H302 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P301+P312-P501 | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xn | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 20/22 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 36 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29329990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral | |||||||||
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4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one price More Price(75)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | W363499 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | 28664-35-9 | 1 each | $232 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W363499 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | 28664-35-9 | 25G | $299 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W363499 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one natural, ≥97%, FG | 28664-35-9 | 100G | $870 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W363413 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one solution 10 wt. % in propylene glycol | 28664-35-9 | 1 each | $55.9 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W363405 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one ≥97%, FG | 28664-35-9 | 1 each | $79.7 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
clear yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone was found in, for example, fenugreek, coffee, sake, and florsherry. Its aroma characteristic changes from caramel-like at low concentrations to curry-like at high concentrations. A method described for its preparation comprises condensation of ethyl propionate with diethyl oxalate and reaction of the intermediately formed diethyl oxalylpropionate with acetaldehyde. Acidic decarboxylation of the ethyl 4,5-dimethyl-2,3-dioxodihydrofuran-4-carboxylate gives the title compound.
Occurrence
Reported found in roasted Virginia tobacco, beef broth, beer, sherry, botryized wine, coffee, tea, fenugreek, sake and rice wine.
Uses
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone-13C3 is a labelled analogue of 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone (D473600). 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone is a fragrant compound that is a key indicator of maple syrup urine disease, a disorder affecting newborn children that is the result of its inability to properly metabolize Valine (V094205), Leucine (L330110) and Isoleucine (I820175). 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone is naturally found in fenugreek seeds, and is an odourant present in sherry wines.
Definition
ChEBI: Sotolone is a butenolide. It has a role as a metabolite.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%; sweet, strong brown, cyclotene and maple like, caramel, toffee, maltol-like and burnt, brown sugar fenugreek-like, cooked and syrupy.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5–25 ppm; sweet, caramel, maple, walnut, brown sugar, nutty, cotton candy, fenugreek and celery-like, rum, roasted meaty with a honey nuance
Biological Activity
Odor at 1.0%', 'Taste at 5-25 ppm
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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| Shaanxi Didu New Materials Co. Ltd | +86-86-17392712779 +8617792793228 | 1069@dideu.com | China | 8661 | 58 |
| Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd | +8615531151365 | mina@chuanghaibio.com | China | 18126 | 58 |
| Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd | +86-371-86557731 +86-13613820652 | info@fdachem.com | China | 20120 | 58 |
| Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd | +8613343047651 | admin@zlchemi.com | China | 3692 | 58 |
| JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD | +8615318402391 | sales@xinhepharma.com | China | 809 | 58 |
| Henan Tianfu Chemical Co.,Ltd. | +86-0371-55170693 +86-19937530512 | info@tianfuchem.com | China | 21585 | 55 |
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| Xiamen AmoyChem Co., Ltd | +86-86-5926051114 +8615060885618 | sales@amoychem.com | China | 6366 | 58 |
| Alchem Pharmtech,Inc. | 8485655694 | sales@alchempharmtech.com | United States | 63687 | 58 |
| CONIER CHEM AND PHARMA LIMITED | +8618523575427 | sales@conier.com | China | 49979 | 58 |
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2026-07-09 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
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$30.00 | 1kg | 99% | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd | ||
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2026-05-15 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
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$1.50 | 1g | 99.0% Min | 100 Tons | Shaanxi Didu New Materials Co. Ltd | |
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2025-06-27 | 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
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- 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
28664-35-9
- $30.00
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
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- 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
28664-35-9
- $1.50
- 99.0% Min
- Shaanxi Didu New Materials Co. Ltd
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- 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
28664-35-9
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd





