Anethofuran

Structural formula
General
Surname	Anethofuran
other names	Dill ether (3 S , 3a S , 7a R ) -3,6-dimethyl-2,3,3a, 4,5,7a-hexahydro-1-benzofuran (3 R , 4 S , 8 S ) -3,9-epoxy-1-p-menthene
Molecular formula	C 10 H 16 O
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 74410-10-9 PubChem 126537 Wikidata Q529438
properties
Molar mass	152 g · mol -1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.93 g cm −3
boiling point	207-208 ° C
solubility	almost insoluble in water soluble in ethanol
Refractive index	1.471
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling no classification available
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

Anethofuran (also called dill ether ) is a component of essential oils . It is a monoterpene - ether having the empirical formula C ₁₀ H ₁₆ O.

Occurrence

It occurs in caraway and dill , among others . In the essential oil of the dill herb it forms one of the characteristic odorous substances and makes up a considerable proportion of the oil, in Cuban dill oil 14.85%, in dill oil from Réunion even 20.80% anethofuran was found.

properties

The smell is described as herbaceous and typical of dill. The flash point is 73 ° C.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h} data sheet from The Good Scents Company September 2, 2008.
2. ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.