Term Name:	2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone
Synonyms:	2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxy-2-ethyl-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, homofuraneol
Definition:	A member of the class of furans that is furan-3(2H)-one carrying additional ethyl, hydroxy and methyl substituents at positions 2, 4 and 5 respectively. A key aroma compound in soy sauce and fish sauce.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:137995]  ( EBI )