Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 15:36:31 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:04 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0047661
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4,7-Dimethylbenzofuran
Description4,7-Dimethylbenzofuran is a member of the chemical class of benzofurans, characterized by its fused benzene and furan rings with two methyl substituents at the 4 and 7 positions. This compound is noted for its presence as a metabolite in various biological contexts, particularly in the aroma profiles of certain plant-derived substances. For instance, research has shown that the addition of thyme essential oil can significantly alter the aroma profile of meat-derived components, leading to a reduction in the formation of 4,7-dimethylbenzofuran among other compounds (PMID:39124929 ). Additionally, it has been identified in peony seed oil, contributing to a unique aroma characterized by grassy and light bitter notes (PMID:34190350 ). The presence of 4,7-dimethylbenzofuran in these contexts suggests its involvement in metabolic pathways related to flavor and fragrance, highlighting its potential significance in the study of aroma compounds in food and natural products.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC10H10O
Average Mass146.1858
Monoisotopic Mass146.073164942
IUPAC Name4,7-dimethyl-1-benzofuran
Traditional Namebenzofuran, 4,7-dimethyl-
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H]C1=C([H])C2=C(C([H])=C([H])C(=C2O1)C([H])([H])[H])C([H])([H])[H]
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H10O/c1-7-3-4-8(2)10-9(7)5-6-11-10/h3-6H,1-2H3
InChI KeyPFXVPEGRXODMIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N