Fructone
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.
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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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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.026.467 |
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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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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
(1) LookChem,2008,[ONLINE],[05/11/2014], Available From: http://www.look-chem.com/FRUCTONE/ (without -)
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