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== | == Furylfuramide == | ||
[[File:Furylfuramide.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Furylfuramide]] | |||
Furylfuramide | '''Furylfuramide''', also known as '''AF-2''', is a synthetic [[chemical compound]] that was once used as a [[food additive]] for its [[antimicrobial]] properties. It is a member of the [[nitrofuran]] class of compounds, which are characterized by the presence of a [[furan]] ring with a nitro group attached. | ||
== | == Chemical Properties == | ||
Furylfuramide is a [[heterocyclic compound]] with the molecular formula C__H_N_O_. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in [[water]] and [[organic solvents]]. The compound is known for its ability to inhibit the growth of [[bacteria]] and [[fungi]], which led to its initial use as a preservative in food products. | |||
Furylfuramide | == Historical Use == | ||
Furylfuramide was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s as a food preservative in [[Japan]] and other countries. It was added to various food products to extend their shelf life by preventing microbial spoilage. However, concerns about its safety emerged when studies indicated that it could be a potential [[carcinogen]]. | |||
== | == Health Concerns == | ||
Research conducted in the 1970s revealed that furylfuramide could cause [[mutations]] in [[bacterial]] cells, leading to concerns about its potential to cause [[cancer]] in humans. Subsequent studies in [[laboratory animals]] showed that the compound could induce [[tumors]], prompting regulatory agencies to reevaluate its safety. | |||
== Regulatory Actions == | |||
In response to the findings, furylfuramide was banned as a food additive in many countries, including Japan, in the late 1970s. The [[World Health Organization]] and other international bodies have since classified it as a potential human carcinogen, and its use in food products is no longer permitted. | |||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Today, furylfuramide is primarily of historical interest, serving as a case study in the regulation of food additives and the importance of [[toxicological]] testing. It is no longer used in food products, and its production is limited to research purposes. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Nitrofuran]] | |||
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* [[Carcinogen]] | * [[Carcinogen]] | ||
* [[Food additive]] | |||
* [[Mutagen]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Food additives]] | ||
[[Category:Carcinogens]] | [[Category:Carcinogens]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Nitrofurans]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:02, 15 February 2025
Furylfuramide[edit]
Furylfuramide, also known as AF-2, is a synthetic chemical compound that was once used as a food additive for its antimicrobial properties. It is a member of the nitrofuran class of compounds, which are characterized by the presence of a furan ring with a nitro group attached.
Chemical Properties[edit]
Furylfuramide is a heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C__H_N_O_. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. The compound is known for its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, which led to its initial use as a preservative in food products.
Historical Use[edit]
Furylfuramide was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s as a food preservative in Japan and other countries. It was added to various food products to extend their shelf life by preventing microbial spoilage. However, concerns about its safety emerged when studies indicated that it could be a potential carcinogen.
Health Concerns[edit]
Research conducted in the 1970s revealed that furylfuramide could cause mutations in bacterial cells, leading to concerns about its potential to cause cancer in humans. Subsequent studies in laboratory animals showed that the compound could induce tumors, prompting regulatory agencies to reevaluate its safety.
Regulatory Actions[edit]
In response to the findings, furylfuramide was banned as a food additive in many countries, including Japan, in the late 1970s. The World Health Organization and other international bodies have since classified it as a potential human carcinogen, and its use in food products is no longer permitted.
Current Status[edit]
Today, furylfuramide is primarily of historical interest, serving as a case study in the regulation of food additives and the importance of toxicological testing. It is no longer used in food products, and its production is limited to research purposes.
