학술논문
Menthofurolactone: a new p‐menthane lactone in Mentha piperitaL.: analysis, synthesis and olfactory properties
Document Type
Article
Source
Flavour and Fragrance Journal; May 2002, Vol. 17 Issue: 3 p218-226, 9p
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ISSN
08825734; 10991026
Abstract
3,6‐Dimethyl‐4,5,6,7‐tetrahydro‐benzo[b]‐furan‐2(3H)‐one (= menthofurolactone), first reported as a by‐product in the oxidation of menthofuran and hitherto unknown in nature, is shown to be naturally occurring in Mentha piperitaL. essential oil. In addition to a description of its synthesis and organoleptic properties, the key role of menthofurolactone in the flavour profile of peppermint oil is demonstrated by mint oil analysis and olfactory studies. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.