Nootcatone (5,6-dimethyl-8-isopropenylbicyclo [4.4.0] dec-1-en-3-one), C 15 H 22 O is a ketone belonging to the terpenoids of the sesquiterpene series.
| Nootkaton | |
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| Are common | |
| Chem. formula | C 15 H 22 O |
| Physical properties | |
| Molar mass | 218.33 g / mol |
| Thermal properties | |
| T. melt. | 36-37 ° C |
| T. bale. | 170 ° C |
| Chemical properties | |
| Rotation [α] D | +195.5 o (in chloroform) ° |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 4674-50-4 |
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| Reg. EINECS number | |
| Smiles | |
| Inchi | |
| Chebi | |
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Content
Properties
Nootkaton is a colorless or yellowish liquid with the smell of grapefruit . Soluble in ethanol and organic solvents. It is insoluble in water.
Being in nature and getting
Nootkaton is found in grapefruit and some essential oils . Get it by oxidation of sesquiterpene valencene hydrocarbon, which is contained in the essential oil of orange . Valensen derived from yeast can also be turned into a nootcaton.
Application
Nootkaton is used as a component of food essences, sometimes as a component of perfume compositions.
Nootkaton-based repellents can also be effective against insects that have developed resistance to other types of chemicals, including ticks that spread diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease.
Literature
- Kheifits L.A., Dashunin V.M. Fragrances and other perfumery products. - M .: Chemistry, 1994 .-- 256 p. - 2,000 copies. - ISBN 5-7245-0967-9 .