Fructone

 ( Flavors ) 

Fructone is the organic compound with the formula It is the ketal derived from the condensation of ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol. Also known as apple ketal and applinal, it has a fruity, apple-like smell with pineapple, strawberry, and woody aspects reminiscent of pine trees. It is a commercial fragrance.

• Fructone product page IFF
• Extensive data page, including 3D chemical structure applet