| Description | Watermelon ketone (7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one) is a fragrance compound, with a special odorant. It has been widely used in the fragrance industry. |
| Synonyms | 7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one, 西瓜酮 |
| molecular weight | 178.18 |
| Molecular formula | C10H10O3 |
| CAS | 28940-11-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (336.74 mM) |
| References | 1. Shaoqiang Xu. Synthesis method of watermelon ketone. CN 103058984 A. |