2-heptanone
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2-Heptanone, also known as 'methyl n-amyl ketone, or heptan-2-one', is an organic compoundwith the molecular formula . It is classified as a ketone. The compound is a colorless, water-like liquid with a banana-like, fruity odor. It contributes to the flavor or odor of several aspects of everyday life. ==Occurrence and uses== thumb|200px|left|The typical odor of gorgonzola is related to 2-heptanone.
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- Occurrence and uses
- Odor component
- Metabolite
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2-Heptanone, also known as 'methyl n-amyl ketone, or heptan-2-one', is an organic compoundwith the molecular formula . It is classified as a ketone. The compound is a colorless, water-like liquid with a banana-like, fruity odor. It contributes to the flavor or odor of several aspects of everyday life. ==Occurrence and uses== thumb|200px|left|The typical odor of gorgonzola is related to 2-heptanone.
2-Heptanone is listed by the U.S. FDA as a "food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption" (21 CFR 172.515), and it occurs naturally in certain foods (e.g., beer, white bread, butter, various cheeses and potato chips).
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