(+/–)-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexylidene) acetic acid gamma-lactone has a powerful musky or coumarin like
odor. As this compound is formed from photooxidation of carotene-like structures, its taste is related to certain fruit types at their
peak of ripeness.
Reportedly present in lemongrass and sweet grass oil.
DIHYDROACTINIDIOLIDE is widely used in tobacco flavorings, beverage and other food flavoring formulations, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Prepared in a patented process by degradation of beta-carotene in the presence of nitrogen and air.
ChEBI: Dihydroactinidiolide is a member of benzofurans.
