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2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone

Term ID
CHEBI:137995
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.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone
Phenotype where environments contain 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone
Phenotype modified by environments containing 2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone
Human Disease Model
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