Methyl dihydrojasmonate is an aroma compound that smells similar to jasmine. In racemic mixtures the odor is floral and citrus while epimerized mixtures exhibit a dense buttery-floral odor with odor recognition thresholds of 15 parts per billion.[1]
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate | |
| Other names
Hedione
Kharismal Cepionate | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.042.254 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C13H22O3 | |
| Molar mass | 226.316 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow oily liquid |
| Boiling point | 307.8 °C (586.0 °F; 581.0 K) |
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Main hazards
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Flammable |
| Flash point | 113 °C (235 °F; 386 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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The compound is also known as hedione or kharismal. Its boiling point is 110°C at 0.2 mmHg and it has an refractive Index: 1.45800 to 1.46200 (20.00°C).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Leffingwell, John C. (2001), The Methyl dihydrojasmonates, Leffingwell & Associates
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