Rotundone
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IUPAC name
(3S,5R,8S)-5-Isopropenyl-3,8-dimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1(2H)-azulenone | |
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3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChemSpider | 4478902 |
PubChem | 5321003 |
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C15H22O | |
Molar mass | 218.34 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Rotundone is a sesquiterpene originally discovered in the tubers of cyperus rotundus. Rotundone is also present in the essential oils of black pepper, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, basil, thyme, and geranium, as well as in some Syrah (Shiraz) wines.[1]
References
- ↑ Siebert, Tracey E.; Wood, Claudia; Elsey, Gordon M.; Pollnitz, Alan P. (2008). "Determination of Rotundone, the Pepper Aroma Impact Compound, in Grapes and Wine". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56 (10): 3745–8. doi:10.1021/jf800184t. PMID 18461962.
Further reading
- Royal Society of Chemistry "Overlooked pepper compound spices up red wine"
- Chemical & Engineering News "Rotundone Imparts Peppery Aroma"
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