Dihydrojasmone is an

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with the

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C₁₁H₁₈O. It has a fruity, jasmine odor with woody and herbal undertones.

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uses include natural green, woody,

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and bergamot. Dihydrojasmone is found in

citrus ''Citrus'' is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. The genus ''Citrus'' is native to ...

and in bergamot

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. Dihydrojasmone belongs to the family of ketones.

References

Enones Cyclopentenes {{ketone-stub