2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal has a characteristic odor of melon and a corresponding taste.
출처
Reported found in lemon and lime peel oil, sudachi (Citrus sudachi H. ex. Shirai) and ginger.
용도
It is used or fragrances designed to have a special fruity note tending towards melon, cucumber and pumpkin. It is mainly used perfuming agents.
제조 방법
By condensation of isobutyric aldehyde with α-methylcrotonaldehyde, followed by par tial hydrogenation; also from methylheptenone through Darzen's reaction.
일반 설명
2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal (melonal) and 5-heptenal undergo concerted ene reaction to form zwitterion that further reacts to give ene product.
상품명
Melonal (Givaudan), Melomor (Aromor).
Safety Profile
skin and eye irritant.
When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
