Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Furaneol
Revision Date:2026-03-22Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Furaneol
- CBnumber: CB1205015
- CAS: 3658-77-3
- EINECS Number: 222-908-8
- Synonyms: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one ;4-HYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Substance
- Product name: Furaneol
- Synonyms: Furaneol,4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one
- CAS: 3658-77-3
- EC number: 222-908-8
- MF: C6H8O3
- MW: 128.13
General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon oxides
Specific extinguishing methods
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 1 | Exposure would cause irritation with only minor residual injury (e.g. acetone, sodium bromate, potassium chloride) | |
| FIRE | 1 | Materials that require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Includes some finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point at or above 93.3 °C (200 °F). (e.g. mineral oil, ammonia) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling
Avoidance of contactStrong oxidizing agents
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
8A, Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Recommended storage temperature
2 - 8 °C
Further information on storage stability
Air sensitive. Handle and store under inert gas. Keep in a dry place.
Packaging material
Suitable material: Amber Glass Bottle/Jar
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
protective clothing
Hand protection
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Remarks
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Odorat 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet cotton candy caramel strawberry sugar
- Colorbeige
- Appearancepowder
- Physical stateSolid
- SolubilityChloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
- Molecular weight128.13 g/mol
- Surface tension71.78 mN/m, 1 g/l, 20 °C, OECD Test Guideline 115,
GLP: yes - Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Flow timeNo data available
Explosive properties : GLP: yes Not classified as explosive. - Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Water solubility176 g/l (20 °C)
- Density1.322 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
GLP: yes - Relative density1.049 g/mL at 25 °C
- Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Vapor pressure0.81Pa at 25℃
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flash point>230 °F
- Boiling point/boiling range215.5 °C
- Melting point/ range73 - 77 °C
Method: lit. - pH1.77 - 2.25
Method: OECD Test Guideline 105
GLP: yes - pHNo data available
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid
no information available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Mouse - 1,608 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin - reconstructed human epidermis (RhE)
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 431)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: Corrosive (OECD Test Guideline 431)
Eyes - chicken
Result: Causes serious eye damage.
(OECD Test Guideline 438)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: Causes serious eye damage.
(OECD Test Guideline 438)
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: positive (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Cell type: Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: positive
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test
Species: Rat
Application Route: Oral
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Cell type: Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: positive
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test
Species: Rat
Application Route: Oral
Result: negative
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
RTECS: LU3990000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one:
Toxicity to fishRemarks: No data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 6.8 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: OECD Test Guideline 202 GLP: yes
Persistence and degradability
Components:
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one:
BiodegradabilityRemarks: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one:
BioaccumulationRemarks: No data available
Mobility in soil
Components:
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one:
Stability in soilRemarks: No data available
Other adverse effects
Components:
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one:
Additional ecological informationNo data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 1759
Proper shipping name : Corrosive solid, n.o.s.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 863
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 859
Proper shipping name : Corrosive solid, n.o.s.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 863
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 859
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 1759
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : 8
EmS Code : F-A, S-B
Marine pollutant : no
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : 8
EmS Code : F-A, S-B
Marine pollutant : no
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : UN 1759
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : 8
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
(4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3H)-one)
Class : 8
Packing group : II
Labels : 8
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals : This product is not listed in the catalogue of hazardous chemicals, but it meets the definition of hazardous chemicals and its principles of determination.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Identification of Major Hazard Installations for Hazardous Chemicals (GB 18218)
Not listed
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not listed under SAWS
Catalogue of Specially Controlled Hazardous
Not listed Chemicals
List of Explosive Precursors
Not listed
Regulations on Labour Protection in Workplaces where Toxic Substances are Used
Catalogue of Highly Toxic Chemicals
Not listed
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not listed
Regulation on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals
Catalogue and Classification of Precursor Chemicals
Not listed
Regulations on the Administration of Controlled Chemicals
List of Controlled Chemicals
Not listed
Regulations of Ozone Depleting Substances Management
List of Controlled Ozone Depleting Substances
Not listed
List of Controlled Ozone Depleting Substances Import and Export
Not listed
Environmental Protection Law
List of Priority Controlled Chemicals
Not listed
List of Key Controlled New Pollutants
Not listed
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC -No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonized System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC -No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.