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This section provides an overview for furaneol as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 furaneol manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked furaneol companies as of December, 2024: 1.POLYMER CHEMICAL LTD.
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Furaneol is a white to yellow crystal or powder.
The name Furaneol is a trademark of Firmenich AG, and the IUPAC name is 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one. It is also known as 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, Strawberry furanone, Alletone, Pineapple ketone, and Dimethylhydroxy furanone.
It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H8O3 and molecular weight of 128.13. Its CAS number is 3658-77-3.
As its alias of strawberry furanone suggests, this compound has a strawberry-like aroma. Industrially, it is used as a food flavoring and perfume ingredient with a strawberry-like aroma.
It is used in diluted form because it becomes malodorous at high concentrations, and at a concentration of 0.01% it has a sweet, slightly burnt caramel, cotton candy-like savory aroma. The aroma threshold is so low that even 0.00004 mg or 0.00001 to 0.000005 mg in 1 kg of water can be perceived; at concentrations of 0.10 to 1.00 ppm, it has a sweet caramel or fruity taste.
It is found naturally in many fruits, including strawberries and pineapples, and is also an important aromatic component of buckwheat and tomatoes.
It is solid at room temperature, with a melting point of 77-79 °C and a boiling point of 216 °C. It is soluble in ethanol. It is soluble in ethanol and slightly soluble in water, chloroform and methanol.
The acid dissociation constant (pKa) is 8.56. The acid dissociation constant is a quantitative measure of the strength of an acid; a smaller pKa indicates a stronger acid.
Furaneol has two enantiomers: (R)-(+)-Furaneol and (S)-(-)-Furaneol. The aroma of strawberry is attributed to the (R)-body.
It is one of the products of glucose dehydration. It is biosynthesized from glucoside obtained by the dehydration of sucrose.
Industrially, 2,5-hexindiol is synthesized by ethynylation of acetaldehyde. 2,5-Hexindiol is then reacted with ozone and converted to hexane-2,5-diol-3,4-dione by reductive treatment.
Furaneol can then be synthesized by cyclization in the presence of an acidic catalyst. Alternatively, it can be produced from rhamnose in a multi-step bioprocess.
When Handling
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, which are hazardous intermingling materials. Handling should be done in a well-ventilated area or where local exhaust ventilation is available.
Wear appropriate protective equipment when using. Care should be taken to avoid the dispersal of dust.
In Case of Fire
Furaneol is flammable in its liquid state. Decomposition may produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Use water spray, foam, powder extinguisher, or carbon dioxide to extinguish fire.
In Case of Skin Contact
Be careful not to get it on skin. Protective clothing, such as lab coats or work clothes and protective gloves, must be worn when using the product. Never roll up the sleeves of protective clothing to avoid skin exposure.
In the event of skin contact, immediately rinse with water. If on clothing, remove and isolate all contaminated clothing. If skin irritation or rash develops, seek medical advice and treatment.
In Case of Eye Contact
Always wear protective eyewear or goggles when using the product. In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If wearing contacts, remove them if they can be easily removed and rinse thoroughly. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice and attention.
Storage
When storing, fill the container with inert gas such as nitrogen or argon gas, seal the container tightly, and store in a refrigerator (2-8°C). Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. It is also important to keep the product away from oxidizers and other incompatible hazardous substances.
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Vigon International is headquartered in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and is a subsidiary of Azelis. The company is a custom manufacturer of fragrances and flavor products used in cosmetics, food processing, and related industries. The company’s compounds originate from dozens of fruits, herbs, and spices grown in regions as diverse as California, Germany, Brazil, and Indonesia. The company’s custom processing capabilities include adding reaction flavors such as Maillard in batches from 1 to 5,000kg, vacuum distillations, essential oil folding and concentration, and emulsion production.
Parchem was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Rochelle, New York. Parchem is a distributor of industrial chemicals. Parchem serves nutritional, personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries. Parchem offerings include coatings, adhesives, elastomers, industrial products, petrochemicals, oleochemicals, plastics, rubber, nutritional supplements, cosmetics, consumer products, catalysts, metallic salts, rare earths, flavors & fragrances, industrial & institutional, textiles, other food-related chemicals, dyes, finishes, chemicals for aerospace, oil gas drilling chemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.
Fooding Group Limited (FGL) is a Chinese ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of food additives and ingredients that was originally established in 1995 as Jinhua Chemicals before its rebrand in 2008. Based in Shanghai, the company produces a wide range of products, including food additives for extending shelf-life or appearance, and natural as well as processed ingredients such as colorants, antioxidants, fruit powders, and starches that enhance nutritional values or flavor. FGL primarily serves bakeries, beverage manufacturers, dairy processors, and snack food companies.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Polymer Chemical Ltd., established in 2020 and headquartered in Haiphong City, Vietnam, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals for the polymer industry. The company is a comprehensive chemical enterprise integrating petrochemical, coal chemical, and biochemical industries. It specializes in producing a diverse range of additives, intermediates, modifiers, and compounds used in the production and processing of polymers. The company’s products find applications in industries such as plastics, rubber, and composites manufacturing. The company is partnered with other companies in Mexico, USA, and Russia.
BOC Sciences is headquartered in Shirley, New York as a brand of BOCSCI Inc. The company is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of premium chemicals, emphasizing small molecule synthesis, biosynthesis, purification, and characterization used in academia, pharmaceuticals, biotech, CDMO, material sciences, and agriculture industries, supporting research and production. The company’s products include thousands of inhibitors, nucleotides, metabolites, and isotope-labeled products. The company offers custom synthesis and manufacturing, analytical services, antibody-drug conjugate development, and strain engineering and fermentation services.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POLYMER CHEMICAL LTD |
100.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the furaneol page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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2 | 66.7% |
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China
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1 | 33.3% |
