Fructone is the organic compound with the formula CH3C(O2C2H4)CH2CO2C2H5 It is the ketal derived from the condensation of ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol. Also known as apple ketal and applinal, it has a fruity, apple-like smell with pineapple, strawberry, and woody aspects reminiscent of pine trees. It is a commercial fragrance.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl (2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate | |
Other names
Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.026.467 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C8H14O4 | |
Molar mass | 174.19 |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density | 1.067 g/cm3 (1) |
Boiling point | 207.99 (760 mmHg) |
1.893 g/L | |
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Flash point | 97 °C (207 °F; 370 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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External links
edit- Fructone product page[permanent dead link] IFF
- Extensive data page, including 3D chemical structure applet
References
edit- ^ Panten, Johannes; Surburg, Horst (2016). "Flavors and Fragrances, 3. Aromatic and Heterocyclic Compounds". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–45. doi:10.1002/14356007.t11_t02. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.