Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- industrial
3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-
CAS 4077-47-8
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
144831-51-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl- in plain language
Also known as 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE · 4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one · 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one · Berry furanone · Mesifuran · Mesifurane
Show all 19 names
(+/-)-2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE · (±)-2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE · 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3-FURANONE · 2,5-Dimethyl 4-methoxy furan-3-one · 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxyfuran-3(2H)-one · 3(2H)-Furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-4-methoxy · 4-METHOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-2,3-DIHYDROFURAN-3-ONE · 4-METHOXY-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3-OL · 4-Methoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone · DMMF cpd · O-Methylfuraneol · Simkghmlpvdsje-uhfffaoysa-n · UNII-3241BIM975
Used in consumer products as a fragrance ingredient and a flavouring.
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl- appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl- yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 3(2H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-2,5-dimethyl- in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
FragranceFlavouring