A colorless liquid with an odor described as being pleasant, clean or green or as having a very strong odor of green leaves. It has a green pepper taste and is useful in vegetable and fruit flavors.
Regulatory Status
CoE: Used provisionally
FDA: 21 CFR 172.515
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (2002).
Chemical Properties
A colorless liquid with an odor described as being pleasant, clean or green or as having a very strong odor of green
leaves. It has a green pepper taste and is useful in vegetable and fruit flavors.
Definition
ChEBI: Acetal R is a member of benzenes.
Preparation
From acetaldehyde with a mixture of propyl and β-phenyl ethyl alcohols
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. An eyeirritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.