Fructone

Fructone

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Names
IUPAC name Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	6413-10-1 Y
EC Number	229-114-0
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	80865
SMILES CC1(OCCO1)CC(OCC)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H14O4
Molar mass	174.19
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	1.067g/cm3 (1)
Boiling point	207.99 760mmHg
Solubility in water	1.893 g/L
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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. It was discovered by chemist Fabien Servan, and is a product of Servan & Cie and the Dorcel Company.

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 -)