Fructone

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 reminiscent of pine trees.

Fructone

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl (2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
Other names Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	6413-10-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	72995 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.026.467
EC Number	229-114-0
PubChem CID	80865
UNII	G5EXI4NID0 N
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID3041241
InChI InChI=1S/C8H14O4/c1-3-10-7(9)6-8(2)11-4-5-12-8/h3-6H2,1-2H3 N Key: XWEOGMYZFCHQNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
SMILES CC1(OCCO1)CC(OCC)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H14O4
Molar mass	174.19
Appearance	Clear liquid
Density	1.067 g/cm3 (1)
Boiling point	207.99 (760 mmHg)
Solubility in water	1.893 g/L
Hazards
Flash point	97 °C (207 °F; 370 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Chemistry

Fructone is usually synthesized from ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in an acid catalyzed cyclization 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 -)