Jasmine lactone
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Names
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IUPAC name
6-[(Z)-Pent-2-enyl]oxan-2-one
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Other names
(Z)-7-Decen-5-olide
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Identifiers
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ChemSpider
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ECHA InfoCard
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100.042.780
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EC Number
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UNII
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InChI=1S/C10H16O2/c1-2-3-4-6-9-7-5-8-10(11)12-9/h3-4,9H,2,5-8H2,1H3/b4-3- Key: XPPALVZZCMPTIV-ARJAWSKDSA-N InChI=1S/C10H16O2/c1-2-3-4-6-9-7-5-8-10(11)12-9/h3-4,9H,2,5-8H2,1H3/b4-3- Key: XPPALVZZCMPTIV-ARJAWSKDSA-N
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Properties
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C10H16O2
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Molar mass
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168.236 g·mol−1
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Appearance
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Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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Boiling point
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248 °C (478 °F; 521 K)
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chemical compound
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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