Term Name: | 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3-one |
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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 ) |