Description: A chemical with a sweet, caramel taste used extensively in both berry flavours and in savoury applications.
Chemical name:
4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonym:
2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one; Enhansol; Fraison; Furanone pure; Strawberry furanone;
Formula: C6H8O3
Molecular weight: 128.13
FEMA: 3174
CAS No.: 3658-77-3
Flash point: >100 ºC
