Furaneol, also known as strawberry furanone, possesses a sweet, caramel-like scent with fruity strawberry notes. It adds depth and a gourmand quality to fragrances, often used to enrich fruity and sweet compositions.
Integrated into fruity, sweet, and gourmand scents for its luscious, strawberry-like aroma.
IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-oneCAS Number: 3658-77-3
Molecular Formula: C6H8O3
Molecular Weight: 128.13 g/mol
Boiling Point: 420.8 °F (216 °C)
Melting Point: 77 - 78 °C
Class: Furan
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Furaneol 2: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one 3: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone 4: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone 5: 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone 6: Pineapple ketone 7: Dimethylhydroxy furanone 8: Alletone
Chemist Says
Pellets or Large Crystals; Liquid
Scent: Fruity Caramel, Burnt Pineapple
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: Sweet, Fruity, Caramel, Strawberry
2: Caramel, Fruity, Strawberry
3: Relatively weak, nonspecific odor; dilute solutions develop a pineapple, strawberry-like odor
4: Caramel, buttery, with a sweet and slightly fruity character
Irritant