Rotundone

Rotundone
Names
IUPAC name
(3S,5R,8S)-5-Isopropenyl-3,8-dimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1(2H)-azulenone
Identifiers
ChemSpider 4478902
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PubChem 5321003
Properties
C15H22O
Molar mass 218.34 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Rotundone is a sesquiterpene originally discovered in the tubers of cyperus rotundus. Rotundone is also present in the essential oils of black pepper, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, basil, thyme, and geranium, as well as in some Syrah (Shiraz) wines.[1]

References

  1. Siebert, Tracey E.; Wood, Claudia; Elsey, Gordon M.; Pollnitz, Alan P. (2008). "Determination of Rotundone, the Pepper Aroma Impact Compound, in Grapes and Wine". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 56 (10): 3745–8. doi:10.1021/jf800184t. PMID 18461962.

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