Rotundone

Rotundone
Names

IUPAC name (3S,5R,8S)-5-Isopropenyl-3,8-dimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-1(2H)-azulenone
Identifiers
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	4478902
PubChem	5321003
InChI InChI=1S/C15H22O/c1-9(2)12-6-5-10(3)15-13(8-12)11(4)7-14(15)16/h10-12H,1,5-8H2,2-4H3/t10-,11-,12+/m0/s1 Key: NUWMTBMCSQWPDG-SDDRHHMPSA-N InChI=1/C15H22O/c1-9(2)12-6-5-10(3)15-13(8-12)11(4)7-14(15)16/h10-12H,1,5-8H2,2-4H3/t10-,11-,12+/m0/s1 Key: NUWMTBMCSQWPDG-SDDRHHMPBR
SMILES O=C1\C2=C(/[C@H](C1)C)C[C@H](\C(=C)C)CC[C@@H]2C
Properties
Chemical formula	C₁₅H₂₂O
Molar mass	218.34 g·mol⁻¹
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Rotundone is a sesquiterpene originally discovered in the tubers of cyperus rotundus. Rotundone is also present in the essential oils of black pepper, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, basil, thyme, and geranium, as well as in some Syrah (Shiraz) wines.^[1]

References

↑ Siebert, Tracey E.; Wood, Claudia; Elsey, Gordon M.; Pollnitz, Alan P. (2008). "Determination of Rotundone, the Pepper Aroma Impact Compound, in Grapes and Wine". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56 (10): 3745–8. doi:10.1021/jf800184t. PMID 18461962.