Compound Monograph
1-Octen-3-one
1-Octen-3-one is a volatile ketone with an intense metallic, mushroom-like odor, important as an aroma compound.
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Where Does It Come From?
1-Octen-3-one is a naturally occurring ketone (volatile aroma compound), found in Black truffle and Mushrooms. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
1-Octen-3-one is a volatile unsaturated ketone known for its extremely low odor threshold and its characteristic metallic, mushroom-like smell. It is a notable contributor to the aroma of mushrooms and certain other foods and is also associated with the metallic odor sometimes perceived on skin or in stored foods, where it forms through lipid oxidation. It is studied mainly as a flavor and aroma compound.
