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Rose oxide
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Rose oxide[1] is a fragrance chemical found in roses and rose oil. It also contributes to the flavor of some fruits, such as lychee, and wines, such as Gewürztraminer.

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Chemistry

Rose oxide is an organic compound of the pyran class of monoterpenes. The compound has a cis- and a trans-isomer, each with a (+)- and ()-stereoisomer, but only the ()-cis isomer (odor threshold 0.5 ppb) is responsible for the typical rose (floral green) fragrance.[2]

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Production

Rose oxide can be produced industrially beginning with photooxygenation of citronellol to give the allyl hydroperoxide which is then reduced with sodium sulfite to provide the diol. Ring-closure with sulfuric acid forms both the cis- and trans-isomers in equal amounts.[3]

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