| Fructone | |
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Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 6413-10-1 |
| PubChem | 80865 |
| EC number | 229-114-0 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C8H14O4 |
| Molar mass | 174.19 |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 93 °C |
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| Infobox references | |
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.
Fructone is a ketal that is usually synthesized from ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in an acid catalyzed ketalization reaction.