76662

1-Propanone, 1-(2-furanyl)-, also known as 2-furyl methyl ketone or 1-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-one, is a furan-based oxygenated ketone commonly identified in plant extracts, thermal degradation products of carbohydrates, and pyrolysis or fermentation-derived materials. Structurally, it consists of a furan ring linked to a propanone side chain, which contributes to its moderate volatility and aromatic character. This compound is frequently detected in GC–MS analyses of biomass, essential oils, and food matrices, where it plays a role in flavor and aroma development, imparting sweet, caramel-like, or roasted notes. Biologically, furan derivatives such as 1-(2-furanyl)propan-1-one have attracted attention due to their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory potentials, largely attributed to the reactive furan nucleus. In phytochemical studies, its presence is often associated with Maillard reaction products or secondary metabolites formed during heat processing, and it may contribute synergistically to the overall therapeutic relevance of plant extracts, although its specific pharmacological activity requires further targeted in-vivo and mechanistic investigations.

Source:PubChem