/ COMPOUND
5-methylhexan-2-one
Molecular ID 8034Formula C7H14OMW 114.199 food sources
Molecular structure
Mass spectrum
A real measured fragmentation pattern · 1 of 12 experimental spectra
◆ measured · massbankpositive25 peaks
Sensory signature
How this molecule tastes and smells · gold is measured, dashed is a model estimate
measuredpredicted
mintaroma · measuredsweetaroma · measuredcheesyaroma · measuredfruityaroma · measuredketonicaroma · measured
Foods containing this compound
Eggs
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Eggs, scrambled, frozen mixture
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg white
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk
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Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
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Verified Data
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