Filbertone

Filbertone
Names
IUPAC name
(2E)-5-Methyl-2-hepten-4-one
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.133.148
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H14O/c1-4-6-8(9)7(3)5-2/h4,6-7H,5H2,1-3H3/b6-4+
    Key: ARJWAURHQDJJAC-GQCTYLIASA-N
  • InChI=1/C8H14O/c1-4-6-8(9)7(3)5-2/h4,6-7H,5H2,1-3H3/b6-4+
    Key: ARJWAURHQDJJAC-GQCTYLIABX
  • O=C(/C=C/C)C(C)CC
Properties
C8H14O
Molar mass 126.199 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Filbertone is the principal flavor compound of hazelnuts. It is used in perfumery and is designated as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food products.

Because filbertone is found in hazelnut oil, its presence can be used to detect the adulteration of olive oil with less expensive hazelnut oil.

The natural compound is a mixture of both enantiomers, and its composition can vary depending on the source.