Furanone refers to a group of organic compounds characterized by a sweet, caramel-like scent, with some variants resembling the aroma of baked bread or sugar. These compounds are valuable in perfumery for their ability to add depth and warmth to fragrance blends, often used in gourmand and oriental perfumes. While some types of furanones can be found naturally, many used in perfumery are synthetic.
Furanone compounds are utilized to create rich, warm, and sweet fragrance notes in perfumes, contributing to the complexity of the scent profile.
IUPAC Name: 3H-furan-2-oneCAS Number: 20825-71-2
Molecular Formula: C4H4O2
Molecular Weight: 84.07 g/mol
Class: Furan
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: 2(3H)-Furanone 2: furanone 3: 3H-furan-2-one 4: furan-2(3H)-one 5: .alpha.-Crotonolactone 6: 2-furanone 7: 2-Oxo-2,3-dihydrofuran 8: alpha-Crotonolactone 9: but-3-en-4-olide
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Fruity, Sweet
2: Sweet, Caramel, Fruity, Bread
Irritant