Fructone
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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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Chemical formula | C8H14O4 |
Molar mass | 174.19 |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density | 1.067 g/cm3 (1) |
Boiling point | 207.99 (760 mmHg) |
Solubility in water | 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). ![]() ![]() ![]() Infobox references |
Chemical compound
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]
External links
- Fructone product page[permanent dead link] IFF
- Extensive data page, including 3D chemical structure applet
References
- ^ 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.