Methyl 2-furoate

HCID 11902CAS 1334-76-5

Basic information

Standard SMILES
COC(=O)c1ccco1
InChIKey
HDJLSECJEQSPKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C6H6O3
Average molar mass
126.11 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
126.03169405

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Methyl 2-furoate
IUPAC
methyl furan-2-carboxylate
English name
Methyl 2-furoate
Molecular formula
C6H6O3
Molecular weight
126.11

Names & synonyms

Methyl 2-furoate611-13-2Methyl furan-2-carboxylateMethyl pyromucateMETHYL FUROATE2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester2-FUROIC ACID, METHYL ESTERFEMA No. 2703O9A8D29YDENSC-35551DTXSID7060598RefChem:157337
Show more names
FEMA 2703MEFAT2-METHYLFUROATEMethyle furoateMethyl-2-furoat
DTXCID9042962210-254-6Methyl 2-furancarboxylate2-(Methoxycarbonyl)furan2-Furancarboxylic Acid Methyl EsterPyromucic acid methyl esterMethyl 2-furylcarboxylate2-Furoic acid methyl ester

Database identifiers

CAS
1334-76-5、611-13-2
PubChem CID
11902
DTXSID
DTXSID7060598
ChEBI
CHEBI:167081
UNII
O9A8D29YDE
EC Number
210-254-6、215-614-6
Nikkaji
J7.016E

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1
Topological polar surface area
39.4 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
9

Experimental & physicochemical properties

LogP1.00
Density1.176-1.181
Solubility · 2 items

insoluble to slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils

miscible (in ethanol)

Boiling Point · 2 items

181.00 to 182.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

181 °C

Refractive Index1.485-1.490
Physical Description · 2 items

Liquid

Colourless to pale yellow liquid, berry, fruity, winey, heavy odour

Physicochemical properties

Boiling point
181 °C · 181 °C (lit.)
Density
1.179 g/mL · 1.179 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.487(lit.)
FEMA
2703 · 2703 | METHYL 2-FUROATE
FLAVIS Number
13.002 · 13.002 | Methyl 2-furoate
Flash point
164 °F · 164 °F

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

Danger

H301 (98.4%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P316, P321, P330, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1609 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.;Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)

Methyl 2-furancarboxylate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester: Environment tier I assessment
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 3 (98.4%)

Regulatory information

Regulatory Information · 3 items

Chemical: 2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)

Methyl 2-furancarboxylate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
LV1950000
ridadr
UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
hs_code
29321900

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsCytoplasm;Extracellular

Uses & manufacturing

Use Classification · 4 items

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

General Manufacturing Information2-Furancarboxylic acid, methyl ester: ACTIVE
Applications · 5 items

DescriptionMethyl 2-furoate has a pleasant, fruity odor similar to mushroom, fungus or tobacco with a sweet, tart, fruity taste that is quite heavy. May be prepared from 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCL as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction).

OccurrenceReported found in cranberry, guava, baked potato, raisin, papaya, blackberry, baked potato, tomato, cognac, coffee, filbert, peanut, cocoa, passion fruit, almonds, tamarind, soursop, dried bonito, kiwifruit, mountain papaya, wild rice, okra, grape brandy and roasted hazelnut.

UsesSolvent, organic synthesis.

UsesMethyl 2-furoate (Methyl furan-2-carboxylate, Methyl pyromucate) was used to synthesize cis-fused 5-oxofuro[2,3-b]furans. It was also used in the preparation of sesquiterpene lactone.

General DescriptionMethyl 2-furoate has been identified as one of the volatile flavor compounds in tequila, okra, berrycactus and black currant juice.

Preparation methods

PreparationFrom 2-furoic acid in methanol solution in the presence of HCl as catalyst (oxidation or Carmizzaro reaction)

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Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Methyl 2-Furancarboxylate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a 2-furoic acid.

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