Zangarone

Zangarone is a fictional chemical compound described in speculative fiction, tabletop games, and world-building guides. It is portrayed as a volatile aroma molecule used in perfumery and flavoring, notable for a citrus-forward scent with vanilla undertones.

In-universe etymology traces the name to Zangar, a fictional region, combined with the common chemical suffix -one. The compound is credited in the lore to have been first synthesized by researchers in the Zangar Confederacy in the late 21st century as part of an experimental aroma program.

Physicochemical properties (as depicted in the sources) place Zangarone as a colorless to pale-yellow liquid at room temperature, with a bright citrus note that fades into a warm vanilla finish. Reported molecular weight is around 180–200 g/mol, with a boiling point in the range of 210–230°C. It is described as relatively nonpolar, soluble in many organic solvents, and only sparingly soluble in water.

Applications and production in the fictional universe center on high-end perfumes, cosmetics, and flavor formulations. Synthesis is described as a multi-step process starting from terpenoid precursors, conducted in specialized fragrance laboratories. Zangarone is treated as proprietary and regulated within its fictional setting, and is not a real-world substance used outside of those narratives.

See also: zingerone, a real compound found in ginger.