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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jasmone is an organic compound, which is a volatile portion of the oil from jasmine flowers. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. Jasmone can exist in two isomeric forms with differing geometry around the pentenyl double bond, cis-jasmone and trans-jasmone. The natural extract contains only the cis form, while synthetic material is often a mixture of both, with the cis form predominating. Both forms have similar odors and chemical properties. Its structure was deduced by Lavoslav Ružička.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
3-methyl-2-[(2Z)-pent-2-en-1-yl]cyclopent-2-en-1-one | |
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cis-Jasmone | |
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C11H16O | |
Molar mass | 164.246 g/mol |
Appearance | colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Density | 0.94 g/mL, liquid |
Melting point | 203 to 205 °C (397 to 401 °F; 476 to 478 K) |
Boiling point | 146 °C (295 °F; 419 K) at 27 mmHg |
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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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Jasmone is produced by some plants by the metabolism of jasmonic acid, via a decarboxylation.[2] It can act as either an attractant or a repellent for various insects. Commercially, jasmone is used primarily in perfumes and cosmetics.
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