Description: A strong chemical with a soupy character. On dilution it is useful in many fruit flavours.
Chemical name:
4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone
Synonym:
2,3-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-5-one; Fenugreek lactone; 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-penten-4-olide; Sugar lactone; Dimethyl o
Formula: C6H8O3
Molecular weight: 128.20
FEMA: 3634
CAS No.: 28664-35-9
Flash point: >100 ºC
