Furfural
CAS number: 98-01-1
Synonyms: 2-Furaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde; Artificial oil of ants
Chemical class: Aldehydes, Acetals
Industry claims found in: apple juice, orange juice, cranberry, cinnamon, mustard, bread, honey, and soybean
Industry claims used in: baked goods, beverages, soups, popcorn, tea and potato flavors
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 65 mg/kg; poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous routes; moderately toxic by inhalation; TLV 2 ppm in air; irritates mucous membranes, acts on CNS