Fructone
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| Fructone | ||
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| IUPAC name Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate | ||
| 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 | |
| Density | 2.03 | |
| Melting point | 352 | |
| Boiling point | 478 | |
| Solubility in water | 1.893 g/L | |
| Hazards | ||
| Flash point | 97 °C; 207 °F; 370 K | |
(verify) (what is: / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 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. It was discovered by chemist Fabien Servan, and is a product of Servan & Cie and the Dorcel Company.
Chemistry
Fructone is a ketal that is usually synthesized from ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in an acid catalyzed ketalization reaction.
External links
- Fructone product page IFF
- Extensive data page, including 3D chemical structure applet
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