Properties
Description
Furosine HCl is a derivative formed from the Amadori rearrangement product of Maillard reaction between glucose and lysine, water-soluble due to the HCl salt and used as an indicator of early-stage food spoilage and heat damage in proteins.
Molecular Formula
C12H18NO4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Furosine HCl is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Furosine HCl is a Maillard reaction product used as an indicator of heat-induced damage in foods.