Compound Monograph

cis-Jasmone

A green, herbaceous ketone first isolated from jasmine, where it gives the leafy facet of the floral scent; a widely used fragrance material that also occurs in mint and bergamot.

Classification

cis-Jasmone is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

cis-Jasmone is one of the other constituents, found in Bergamot, Jasmine and Mint.