1-Octen-3-one is an important organic compound, widely used in food flavors, pharmaceutical intermediates and flavor industry. It's nuturally founded in mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), fish, and fermented products. Its unique smell and chemical properties make it important in a variety of applications. When using and storing, pay attention to its safety and stability to ensure safety and effect.
Application
1.Food flavoring
1-Octen-3-one is used to enhance the mushroom, earthy, or grassy flavor of foods, often in condiments, soups, fishes, meat products and dairy products.
2.Fragrance industry
As a fragrance ingredient, 1-Octen-3-one is used in cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products to provide natural aroma.
3. Chemical Intermediate
1-Octen-3-one can be used in organic synthesis for ketone derivatives and heterocycles
4.Antioxidant
1-Octen-3-one is also used as an antioxidant for food.
Synthesis Method
1-Octen-3-one is used as the starting material and is oxidized using 2-iodoxybenzoic acid as the oxidizing agent in ethyl acetate solvent. The reaction is carried out under reflux conditions for 16 hours to obtain 1-octen-3-one with a yield of 79%.
Storage
Keep in tightly sealed, dark glass bottles under inert gas (sensitive to oxidation)
Store at 2–8°C for long-term stability.
