2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one（Cat No.:I018198） is a volatile compound present in the aromatic profile of roasted coffee. It contributes to the characteristic smell and flavor associated with coffee. Besides its role in coffee aroma, it serves as a raw material in the production of spices and finds applications in organic synthesis. Its versatile nature makes it useful for various purposes, from enhancing food flavors to serving as a building block in creating other organic compounds.
| Catalog Number | I018198 |
| CAS Number | 3188-00-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₅H₈O₂ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Reference | [1]. A San Martin, et al. The isolation and structure determination of chilenone A, a putative dimer of 2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone from the marine alga Laurenciachilensis. Tetrahedron Letters 24(38):4063–4066. |
