(±) -Geosmin
(±) -Geosmin (CAS 16423-19-1) is a microbial metabolite responsible for a characteristic earthy odor, widely used in flavor and fragrance research. Its detection serves as a biomarker for cyanobacteria and actinomycetes in environmental studies of soil and water quality, with applications in both in vitro assays and in vivo ecological monitoring.
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CAS Number
16423-19-1
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
O[C@]12[C@@] (C) (CCCC1) CCC[C@H]2C
Molecular Formula
C12H22O
Molecular Weight
182.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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