4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-2-methylene-3(2H)-furanone is a highly reactive precursor to 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (H471020) the key flavor compound in strawberry fruit.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2-methylenefuran-3-one is a member of the class of furans that is 5-methyl-2-methylenefuran carrying additional oxo and hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4 respectively. It is a member of furans, an enol, a cyclic ketone and an enone. It is a tautomer of a 2-methyl-5-methylenefuran-3,4-dione.
