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furaneol

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Description

Furaneol, also known as 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2H-furan-3-one, is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a potent strawberry-like aroma. It is found in various fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, as well as in fermented foods like wine and cheese. Furaneol's synthesis can be achieved through various methods, including enzymatic oxidation of 2,5-dimethylfuran, microbial fermentation, and chemical synthesis. Research on furaneol focuses on its role in food flavor, its potential applications as a flavor enhancer, and its biosynthesis in different organisms. Its distinctive aroma profile makes it a valuable component in the food and beverage industry. Furaneol's sensory properties are also being explored for potential applications in perfumery and cosmetics. It is studied to understand its biosynthesis pathways, its impact on flavor perception, and its potential applications in food and non-food industries.'

furaneol: RN given refers to compound with no isomeric designation [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one : A member of the class of furans that is 2,5-dimethylfuran carrying additional oxo and hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4 respectively. It has been found particularly in strawberries and other such fruits. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID19309
CHEMBL ID3186302
CHEBI ID76247
SCHEMBL ID57008
MeSH IDM0162939

Synonyms (82)

Synonym
AC-14027
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2h)-furanone
3(2h)-furanone, 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-
brn 1281357
dimethylhydroxy furanone
fema no. 3174
pineapple ketone
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone (natural)
coe 536
einecs 222-908-8
furaneol
alletone
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-2(3h)-one
2,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-4,5-dihydrofuran
fema 3174
3(2h)-furanone, 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-
inchi=1/c6h8o3/c1-3-5(7)6(8)4(2)9-3/h3,8h,1-2h
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone, natural, >=98%, fg
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone, >=98%, fcc, fg
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone, >=99.0% (gc)
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
D1569
3658-77-3
D1884
NCGC00248185-01
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone
tox21_300823
dtxsid0041517 ,
cas-3658-77-3
NCGC00254727-01
dtxcid8021517
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2h)-one
A823300
20pi8yzp7a ,
ccris 8102
hsdb 8322
unii-20pi8yzp7a
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)furanone
strawberry furanone
FT-0610446
AKOS015900499
S5178
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone [fcc]
alnose
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone [fhfi]
dimethylhydroxyfuranone
dimethylhydroxy furanone [inci]
2,5-dimethyldihydrofuranolone
dimethyl dihydrofuranolone
SCHEMBL57008
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-furan-3(2h)-one
CHEBI:76247 ,
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-2h-furan
4-oxo-3-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrofuran
2.5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3-(2h)-furanone
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3-(2h)-furanone
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3[2h] furanone
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3-oxo-(2h)-furan
C20717
2,3-dihydro-4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-(2h)-furan-3-one
Q-100434
CHEMBL3186302
mfcd00010706
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone, analytical standard
4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone, 15 wt. % (in propylene glycol), fg
(+/-)-furaneol
SY035594
2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2h)-furanone-13c2
192466-95-8
Q250455
AS-15673
hdmf
AC8010
HY-N7093
CS-W013470
SB60884
EN300-175904
Z1255395050

Research Excerpts

Overview

Furaneol is an aroma compound which occurs naturally in foods and is used as an artificial flavor. Furaneol glucoside is a significant 'aroma precursor of wine'

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Furaneol is an aroma compound which occurs naturally in foods and is used as an artificial flavor. "( Selection, Characterization, and Application of ssDNA Aptamer against Furaneol.
Andrianova, M; Glukhov, S; Komarova, N; Kuznetsov, A, 2018
)
2.16
"Furaneol glucoside is a significant 'aroma precursor of wine' because furaneol is liberated from it during alcoholic fermentation."( Molecular cloning and characterization of UDP-glucose: furaneol glucosyltransferase gene from grapevine cultivar Muscat Bailey A (Vitis labrusca × V. vinifera).
Kobayashi, H; Matsuo, H; Sasaki, K; Takase, H; Takata, R, 2015
)
1.39
"Furaneol is an important aroma compound. "( Quantification of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone in fruit samples using solid phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Chen, Y; Sidisky, LM, 2011
)
1.81

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" 2,5-Dimethyl-4-methoxy-3(2H)-furanone (DMMF) showed the highest absorption rate in all experiments, while similar amounts of 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF), 4-hydroxy-2(or 5)-ethyl-5(or 2)-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (HEMF), and 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (HMF) were taken up."( Absorption of 3(2H)-furanones by human intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cells.
Schwab, W; Somoza, V; Stadler, NC, 2009
)
0.35
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
flavouring agentA food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
fragranceA substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
furansCompounds containing at least one furan ring.
enolAlkenols; the term refers specifically to vinylic alcohols, which have the structure HOCR'=CR2. Enols are tautomeric with aldehydes (R' = H) or ketones (R' =/= H).
cyclic ketone
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
furaneol and mesifurane biosynthesis214

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency50.11870.000221.22318,912.5098AID743036
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.50120.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (80)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (1.25)18.7374
1990's10 (12.50)18.2507
2000's29 (36.25)29.6817
2010's32 (40.00)24.3611
2020's8 (10.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 54.80

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index54.80 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.41 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.63 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index87.16 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (54.80)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews3 (3.70%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other78 (96.30%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]