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Acetal

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal, 1,1-Diethoxyethane, Acetal

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OC2H5)2
CAS Number:
105-57-7
Molecular Weight:
118.17
FEMA Number:
2002
Beilstein:
1098310
EC Number:
203-310-6
Council of Europe no.:
35
MDL number:
MFCD00009243
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900780
Flavis number:
6.001
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

20 mmHg ( 20 °C)
8 mmHg ( 8 °C)

Assay

≥98%

autoignition temp.

446 °F

expl. lim.

10.4 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.379-1.383 (lit.)

bp

102 °C (lit.)

density

0.831 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; ethereal; vegetable; earthy; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(C)OCC

InChI

1S/C6H14O2/c1-4-7-6(3)8-5-2/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

DHKHKXVYLBGOIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Acetal is a volatile flavor compound mainly found in grapefruit essence, Durio zibethinus fruit pulp and grape pomace distillate.

Application


  • Synthesis of Diverse Allyl Sulfone Derivatives via Sequential Hydroalkoxylation of 1,3-Enynes.: This paper details a method for synthesizing allyl sulfone derivatives, which are valuable in various chemical manufacturing processes, through the controlled reaction of acetals (Kumar and Shah, 2024).


Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

<68.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

< 20 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Analysis of volatile flavor constituents from grapefruit essence.
Moshonas MG & Shaw PE
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 19(1), 119-120 (1971)
Volatile constituents and fatty acid composition of lipids in Durio zibethinus.
Moser R, et al.
Phytochemistry, 19(1), 79-81 (1980)
Fast determination of principal volatile compounds in distilled spirits.
Lopez-Vazquez C, et al.
Food Control, 21(11), 1436-1441 (2010)
Geelsu Hwang et al.
Biofouling, 30(9), 1079-1091 (2014-10-31)
Well-established biofilms formed by Streptococcus mutans via exopolysaccharide matrix synthesis are firmly attached to tooth surfaces. Enhanced understanding of the physical properties of mature biofilms may lead to improved approaches to detaching or disassembling these highly organized and adhesive structures.
A J Cappadoro et al.
Animal reproduction science, 158, 104-108 (2015-05-30)
The purpose of this study was to develop a new injection-molded intravaginal insert manufactured from ethylene-vinyl acetate containing progesterone for a 7-day insertion period in cattle. The manufacturing process resulted in a reduction in the residual drug compared to the
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