Oleocanthal

Oleocanthal is a phenylethanoid, or a type of natural phenolic compound found in extra-virgin olive oil. It appears to be responsible for the burning sensation that occurs in the back of the throat when consuming such oil. Oleocanthal is a tyrosol ester and its chemical structure is related to oleuropein, also found in olive oil.

Oleocanthal
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethyl (3S,4E)-4-formyl-3-(2-oxoethyl)hex-4-enoate
Identifiers
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C17H20O5/c1-2-14(12-19)15(7-9-18)11-17(21)22-10-8-13-3-5-16(20)6-4-13/h2-6,9,12,15,20H,7-8,10-11H2,1H3/b14-2-/t15-/m0/s1 Y
    Key: VPOVFCBNUOUZGG-VAKDEWRISA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C17H20O5/c1-2-14(12-19)15(7-9-18)11-17(21)22-10-8-13-3-5-16(20)6-4-13/h2-6,9,12,15,20H,7-8,10-11H2,1H3/b14-2-/t15-/m0/s1
    Key: VPOVFCBNUOUZGG-VAKDEWRIBW
  • O=CC[C@H](C(=C/C)\C=O)CC(=O)OCCc1ccc(O)cc1
Properties
C17H20O5
Molar mass 304.34 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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