Dibenzofuran
CAS 132-64-9
EC 205-071-3
Formula C12H8O
MW 168.19 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & Cosmetics Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Dibenzofuran (CAS 132-64-9, EC 205-071-3, formula C12H8O) is an oxygen-containing tricyclic aromatic compound also known as diphenylene oxide or biphenylene oxide. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under HS code 29329995 for customs classification purposes.
In food and fragrance applications, dibenzofuran contributes specific aromatic character as a flavorant and fragrance ingredient, functioning through its stable tricyclic structure that releases controlled olfactory notes in finished formulations. It is used by flavor houses and cosmetic formulators seeking defined aromatic profiles in both leave-on and rinse-off personal care products.
Dibenzofuran is supplied as a white crystalline powder suitable for direct incorporation into fragrance blends and flavor matrices. It is handled under REACH registration requirements applicable to European suppliers. Procurement teams should confirm lot-specific purity documentation and request certificates of analysis aligned with FCC or equivalent food-grade standards prior to ordering.
In food and fragrance applications, dibenzofuran contributes specific aromatic character as a flavorant and fragrance ingredient, functioning through its stable tricyclic structure that releases controlled olfactory notes in finished formulations. It is used by flavor houses and cosmetic formulators seeking defined aromatic profiles in both leave-on and rinse-off personal care products.
Dibenzofuran is supplied as a white crystalline powder suitable for direct incorporation into fragrance blends and flavor matrices. It is handled under REACH registration requirements applicable to European suppliers. Procurement teams should confirm lot-specific purity documentation and request certificates of analysis aligned with FCC or equivalent food-grade standards prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 86.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 287 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 1.0886 g/cm³ @ Temp: 99 °C |
| Flash Point | 130 °C |
| Appearance | Dibenzofuran is a white crystalline powder. |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| Form | neat |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.48 x 10 -3 mmHg at 25 °C (Chirico et al., 1990) |
| Refractive Index | 1.6480 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS09
H
H411
P
P273P391P501
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29329995 |
| UN Number | 3077 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
DBFDIBENZO[B,D]FURANBIPHENYLENE OXIDEDiphenylene oxide2,2’-biphenyleneoxide2,2'-Biphenylene oxide
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