COFFEE FURANONE [2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-ONE], NATURAL
FEMA: 3373
CAS: 3188-00-9
PRODUCT CODE: NC4000
Odour profile: Sweet, Solvent, Bread, Buttery, Nutty
Coffee furanone, also known as 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one, is a flavour ingredient with sweet, bready, buttery and nutty character. Riverside Aromatics supplies this specialty as an EU Natural grade.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate it in coffee, bakery and nut flavour compositions where sweet bread-like and buttery nuances are useful. The listed solvent facet should also be considered when balancing the blend. Assess the complete flavour in its intended food matrix rather than relying on the isolated aroma.
A note from flavour chemistry
Researchers comparing hot and cold coffee brewing methods identified 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one among the volatile compounds in the brews. Its presence illustrates how coffee aroma includes oxygen-containing compounds alongside the better-known roasted sulphur ingredients.
Hot and cold coffee volatile profiles study. This reference concerns the molecule or its chemistry; it does not describe the origin or manufacturing method of the supplied grade.
Grade selection and technical information
Riverside Aromatics supplies Coffee Furanone, Natural, under product code NC4000. Review the specification and SDS for the supplied material and contact our team for documentation relevant to your application.
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