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2-hexen-4-olide

Name(s)	2-hexen-4-olide
Scientific name(s)	5-ethyl-2(5h)-furanone; 5-ethylfuran-2(5h)-one; 2-ethyl-2h-furan-5-one; 2(5h)-furanone, 5-ethyl-; 4-hydroxyhex-2-enoic acid lactone; 2-hexen-1,4-lactone
Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular mass	112.13
IUPAC name	2-ethyl-2H-furan-5-one
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	CCC1OC(=O)C=C1
CAS ID	2407-43-4
PubChem ID	16997
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	2-Hexen-4-olide is a member of the class of compounds known as butenolides. Butenolides are dihydrofurans with a carbonyl group at the C2 carbon atom. 2-hexen-4-olide is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-hexen-4-olide is a spice tasting compound found in red raspberry, which makes 2-hexen-4-olide a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.

Description

2-Hexen-4-olide is a member of the class of compounds known as butenolides. Butenolides are dihydrofurans with a carbonyl group at the C2 carbon atom. 2-hexen-4-olide is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2-hexen-4-olide is a spice tasting compound found in red raspberry, which makes 2-hexen-4-olide a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.