Description
(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish.
This substance is synthesized by heating the α-methyl-p-(α-furyl)
glycidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.
Chemical Properties
(2-Furyl)-2-propanone has an odor and taste suggestive of radish.
Occurrence
Reported found in roasted coffee, roasted onion, cooked potato, wheaten bread, fried beef, pork liver, sherry, soybeans and sukiyaki
Uses
Suitable for fragrance applications.2-Furylacetone is used as the reactant in the synthesis and transformations of furan derivatives
Preparation
By heating the α-methyl-β-(α-furyl) glydidic acid ethyl in aqueous NaOH.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-(2-Furanyl)-2-propanone is a heteroarene.
