Fructone
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| IUPAC name | Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate |
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| CAS number | [6413-10-1] |
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| SMILES | CC1(OCCO1)CC(OCC)=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molar mass | 174.19 |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
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| Flash point | 93 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Fructone, also known as apple ketal and applinal, is a synthetic aroma compound with a fruity, apple-like smell with pineapple, strawberry, and woody aspects reminding of sweet pine.
[edit] Chemistry
Fructone is a ketal that is usually synthesized from ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in an acid catalyzed ketalization reaction.
[edit] External links
- Fructone product page IFF
- Extensive data page, including 3D chemical structure applet
