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Menthofurolactone: a new p ‐menthane lactone in Mentha piperita L.: analysis, synthesis and olfactory properties
Author(s) -
Frérot Eric,
Bagnoud Alain,
Vuilleumier Christine
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
flavour and fragrance journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.393
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1099-1026
pISSN - 0882-5734
DOI - 10.1002/ffj.1089
Subject(s) - chemistry , organoleptic , essential oil , flavour , phthalide , stereochemistry , monoterpene , furan , sesquiterpene , terpenoid , botany , organic chemistry , food science , biology
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 piperita L. 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.