(Z)-Octa-1,5-dien-3-one

• CAT Number: R062061
• CAS Number: 65767-22-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H12O
• Molecular Weight: 124.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (Z)-1,5-Octadien-3-one; cis-1,5-Octadien-3-one; (5Z)-1,5-Octadien-3-one
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (5Z)-octa-1,5-dien-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h4-6H,2-3,7H2,1H3/b6-5-
• InChIKey: VWYBQOFZVSNDAW-WAYWQWQTSA-N
• SMILES: CCC=CCC(=O)C=C

(Z)-Octa-1,5-dien-3-one(CAT: R062061) is an organic compound characterized by its conjugated diene structure with a ketone functional group. It is known for its strong, distinctive odor, often described as metallic or herbal, and is used in the flavor and fragrance industries. Its unique chemical structure makes it useful in the synthesis of various organic compounds and as an intermediate in chemical reactions. Additionally, (Z)-Octa-1,5-dien-3-one can be of interest in natural product synthesis and the study of volatile organic compounds in plants, as it is sometimes a component of plant essential oils or defensive compounds.