The primary aroma compound of red raspberries, used in perfume compositions, shampoos, cosmetics and as a food additive.Also an impurity in the synthesis of Dobutamine (D494445) and Ractopamine (R071400)
A ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at position 4 by a hydroxy group. It is found in a variety of fruits including raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, and is used in perfumery and cosmetics.
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