Oct-1-en-3-one
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Space-filling model of the oct-1-en-3-one molecule | |
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4312-99-6 ![]() |
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ChemSpider | 55282 ![]() |
Jmol 3D model | Interactive image |
PubChem | 61346 |
UNII | 7LT7Z4Q9XR ![]() |
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C8H14O | |
Molar mass | 126.20 g/mol |
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Related enones
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Methyl vinyl ketone |
Related compounds
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1-Octene |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Oct-1-en-3-one (CH2=CHC(=O)(CH2)4CH3), also known as 1-octen-3-one, is the odorant that is responsible for the typical "metallic" smell of metals and blood coming into contact with skin.[1] Oct-1-en-3-one has a strong metallic mushroom-like odor with an odor detection threshold of 0.03–1.12 µg/m3 and it is the main compound responsible for the "smell of metal", followed by decanal (smell: orange skin, flowery) and nonanal (smell: tallowy, fruity).[2] Oct-1-en-3-one is the degradative reduction product of the chemical reaction of skin lipid peroxides and Fe2+. Skin lipid peroxides are formed from skin lipid by oxidation, either enzymatically by lipoxygenases or by air oxygen. Oct-1-en-3-one is a ketone analog of the alkene 1-octene.
Natural occurrences
It is also produced by Uncinula necator, a fungus that causes powdery mildew of grape.
See also
- Odorant
- 1-Octen-3-ol, the alcohol analog that is used by mosquitoes as an odor cue[citation needed]
References
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- ↑ Supporting information for the Glindemann article