Fructone

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Fructone
IUPAC name Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
Identifiers
CAS number [6413-10-1]
PubChem 80865
EINECS number 229-114-0
SMILES CC1(OCCO1)CC(OCC)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C8H14O4
Molar mass 174.19
Appearance Clear liquid
Hazards
Flash point 93 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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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.

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