5, 6, 7??Trimethylocta??2, 5??dien??4??one− A Suspected Odorant with Surprising Olfactory Properties

P Kraft, C Denis, W Eichenberger

Index: Kraft, Philip; Denis, Caroline; Eichenberger, Walter European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2001 , # 12 p. 2363 - 2369

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Abstract

Abstract 5, 6, 7-Trimethylocta-2, 5-dien-4-one (3) was suspected of being a trace component smelling of damascone in a crude complex reaction product. Although this trace component eventually turned out to be the constitutional isomer 2-methyl-3-isopropylhepta-2, 5-dien-4- one (4), the title compound 3 was found to possess even superior fruity, rosy odor characteristics, reminiscent of apples, plums, raisins and other dried fruits, and these odor ...