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Raspberryketon

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CAS Number

5471-51-2

Synonyms

4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone
5471-51-2
Raspberry ketone
4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one
Frambinone

Description

Raspberry ketone is a ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at position 4 by a hydroxy group. It is found in a variety of fruits including raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, and is used in perfumery and cosmetics. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance, a metabolite, a hepatoprotective agent, a cosmetic and an androgen antagonist. It is a member of phenols and a methyl ketone.

Molecular Weight

164.2

Molecular Formula

C10H12O2

EINECS

226-806-4

SMILES

CC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Appearance

Pellets or Large Crystals

Storage

Room temperature