3-OCTEN-2-ONE

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  • CAT Number: M087391
  • CAS Number: 18402-82-9
  • Molecular Formula: C8H14O
  • Molecular Weight: 126.20
  • Purity: ≥95%
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3-Octen-2-one(Cat No.:M087391) is an organic compound that belongs to the family of unsaturated ketones. This compound features a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms in an eight-carbon chain and a ketone group at the second carbon. It’s often found in nature as a component of the aroma of certain mushrooms and other plants. 3-Octen-2-one is noted for its powerful, musty odor reminiscent of mushrooms or forest undergrowth. It makes it valuable in flavor and fragrance industries to impart earthy, woody, and mushroom-like nuances in various products.


CAS Number 18402-82-9
Molecular Formula C8H14O
Purity ≥95%
Storage Store at -20C
IUPAC Name (E)-oct-3-en-2-one
InChI InChI=1S/C8H14O/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8(2)9/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3/b7-6+
InChIKey ZCFOBLITZWHNNC-VOTSOKGWSA-N
SMILES CCCCC=CC(=O)C

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