Description
May be synthesized by bubbling air in a solution of an organoborane
derivative of 1-butene and l-butyn-2-one in tetrahydrofuran.
Chemical Properties
3-Octen-2-one has a fruity, lemon odor.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in roasted filberts, asparagus, baked potato, fish, cooked chicken and beef, white wine, peanuts,
pecan, oats, soybean, mushroom, trassi, fenugreek, coriander seed, rice bran, cooked scented rice and corn tortillas.
Preparation
By bubbling air in a solution of an organoborane derivative of 1-butene and 1-butyn-2-one in tetrahydrofuran.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-Octen-2-one is an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to an acrylic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: creamy, earthy, oily, with mushroom nuances.