It is used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant. It is also employed as a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
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Applications
It is used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant. It is also employed as a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents and heat. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Keep it refregirated.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Andrew J. Simkin, et. al. The tomato carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase 1 genes contribute to the formation of the flavor volatiles b-ionone, pseudoionone, and geranylacetone.The Plant Journal.2004,40882-892.
- Friedrich Jüttner. The Algal Excretion Product, Geranylacetone: A Potent Inhibitor of Carotene Biosynthesis in Synechococcus.Pharmacology.1979,34(11), 957-960.