Oct-1-en-3-oneOct-1-en-3-one (CH2=CHC(=O)(CH2)4CH3), also known as 1-octen-3-one, octeneone or amyl vinyl ketone, is the odorant that is responsible for the typical "metallic" smell of metals (such as coins) and blood coming into contact with skin. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Oct-1-en-3-one, revision 1380019811.

Property

Value

Formula

C8H14O, 126.20 g/mol

Boiling point

58 °C

Flash point

35 °C

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