Term Name: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one
Synonyms: 2,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-oxo-4,5-dihydrofuran, 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2,3-dihydrofuran-3-one, 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone, 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, Dimethylhydroxy furanone, Furaneol, HDMF, Pineapple ketone
Definition: A member of the class of furans that is 2,5-dimethylfuran carrying additional oxo and hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4 respectively. It has been found particularly in strawberries and other such fruits.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76247]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ketone enol furans
has_role: flavouring agent fragrance plant metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: furaneol sulfate
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-olate
is_conjugate_acid_of: 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-olate