Sedanolide is a tetrahydrophthalide compound with the molecular formula C12H18O2. It is reported that sedanolide is one of the flavor constituents of celery oil from fresh celery.

Isomers There are 4 stereo isomers. (3R,3aR)-sedanolide (3R,3aS)-sedanolide (3S,3aR)-sedanolide - Also called neocnidilide or trans-sedanolide. (3S,3aS)-sedanolide

Similar compounds

cnidilide 3-butylhexahydrophthalide

External links The Sedanolides, John C. Leffingwell, Ph.D., Chirality & Odour Perception

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