Furaneol
Furaneol, or strawberry furanone, is an organic compound used in the flavor and perfume industry. It is formally a derivative of furan. It is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents.Odor and occurrence
Although malodorous at high concentrations, it exhibits a sweet strawberry aroma when dilute. It is found in strawberries and a variety of other fruits and it is partly responsible for the smell of fresh pineapple.
It is also important for odour of buckwheat, and tomato.Stereoisomerism
Furaneol has two enantiomers, --furaneol and --furaneol. The -form is mainly responsible for the smell.Biosynthesis
It is one of several products from the dehydration of glucose. Its immediate biosynthetic precursor is the glucoside, derived from dehydration of sucrose.
