Description: This chemical is the result of photo-oxidation of carotene-like structures, thus being related to the taste of certain fruit types at their peak of ripeness.
Chemical name:
5,6,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,4,7a-trimethyl-2(4H)-benzofuranone
Synonym:
Formula: C11H16O2
Molecular weight: 180.25
FEMA: 4020
CAS No.: 15356-74-8
Flash point: >100 ºC
