1,1,6-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene

1,1,6-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene
Names
IUPAC name
1,1,6-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene
Other names
1,2-Dihydro-1,1,6-trimethylnaphthalene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations TDN
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.045.577
EC Number
  • 250-150-8
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C13H16/c1-10-6-7-12-11(9-10)5-4-8-13(12,2)3/h4-7,9H,8H2,1-3H3
    Key: RTUMCNDCAVLXEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(CC=C2)(C)C
Properties
C13H16
Molar mass 172.271 g·mol−1
Boiling point 115 °C (239 °F; 388 K)
at 18 Torr
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

1,1,6-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene (TDN) is an aroma compound present in wine, particularly aged Rieslings. Chemically, it is classified as a 13C-norisoprenoid, as it has thirteen carbon atoms, and is derived from an isoprenoid by the loss of methylene groups.

In wines, TDN is generally considered to contribute to a desirable aroma in low concentrations, but an undesirable aroma in higher concentrations. The aroma is commonly described as a petrol note or by the French term goût de pétrole.

TDN is believed to be a degradation product of β-carotene and lutein. TDN can also by synthesized in the laboratory from either of the ionones, α-ionone or β-ionone.