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gamma-nonanolactone
Molecular ID 441574Formula C9H16O2MW 156.225 food sources
Molecular structure
Sensory signature
How this molecule tastes and smells · gold is measured, dashed is a model estimate
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fattyaroma · measuredmoldyaroma · measuredmustyaroma · measuredearthyaroma · measuredcoconutaroma · measuredpopcornaroma · measured
Foods containing this compound
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