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

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.

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 -)