Chemical Formula: C9H13O3

2-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone

C9H13O3 (169.0864648)

2-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone is also known as bhmf or 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan. 2-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone can be found in a number of food items such as common pea, rye, other bread, and fruits, which makes 2-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.