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Jasmone (CAS 488-10-8)

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Alternate Names:
cis-3-Methyl-2-(2-pentenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-one
CAS Number:
488-10-8
Molecular Weight:
164.24
Molecular Formula:
C11H16O
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Jasmone is a vital aromatic compound found in various types of tea, including green tea, Oolong tea, jasmine tea, and Tie Guanyin tea. It also serves as the primary odor component in jasmine oil. In plants, jasmone plays a significant role as a defense activator when encountering insect attacks or mechanical damage. Chemically classified as a cyclic ketone, jasmone belongs to the class of organic compounds featuring a ketone group conjugated to a cyclic moiety. Specifically, jasmone is identified as an octadecanoid lipid molecule. It is characterized as practically insoluble in water and possesses a relatively neutral nature. Within cells, jasmone is predominantly found in the membrane, as determined by its predicted logP value. Jasmone imparts a celery-like, floral, and herbal taste and is present in several food items, such as orange mint, sweet orange, tea, as well as various herbs and spices. This characteristic makes jasmone a potential biomarker for identifying the consumption of these food products.


Jasmone (CAS 488-10-8) References

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  2. cis-Jasmone treatment induces resistance in wheat plants against the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius) (Homoptera: Aphididae).  |  Bruce, TJ., et al. 2003. Pest Manag Sci. 59: 1031-6. PMID: 12974355
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Jasmone, 1 ml

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1 ml
$152.00