Chemistry:Jasmine lactone

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Jasmine lactone
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Names
IUPAC name
6-[(Z)-Pent-2-enyl]oxan-2-one
Other names
(Z)-7-Decen-5-olide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 247-074-2
Properties
C10H16O2
Molar mass 168.236 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Boiling point 248 °C (478 °F; 521 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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Jasmine lactone is a lactone and aroma compound with a powerful fatty-fruity peach and apricot flavor. Its chemical formula is C10H16O2.[1] It occurs naturally in jasmine oil, tuberose, gardenia, mimosa, honeysuckle, lily, tea, peach, and ginger. It is used as a food spice and is mainly used for the preparation of apricot, peach, dairy products, and as a tropical fruit flavor.[2]

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