Description
This has a jasmine odor.
Chemical Properties
Colorless viscous liquid
Chemical Properties
Jasmone has a floral, fruity, jasmine odor. cis-Jasmone is widely used in the creation of high quality florals like jasmine
and tuberose. Also used in the reconstitution of synthetic essential oils.
Occurrence
The cis-form is reportedly occurring naturally; it is found in the essential oils of jasmine (3%), jonquil, and
Pittosporum glabratum, in neroli oil, in peppermint (Mentha piperita), and in bergamot, apricot, raspberry, cinnamon, corn mint and
spearmint oils, beer, tea, soybean and heated beans.
Definition
A ketone found in jasmine oil and other flower oils.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: woody, bitter, tea, with a citrus and floral nuance.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Synthesis
A review and classification on the synthesis of jasmone is available.
