FEMA | 2414 |
CAS | 141-78-6 |
EINECS | 205-500-4 |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 27 |
CoE Number | 191 |
Organoleptic Notes |
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Odor | ethereal ethereal, fruity, sweet, weedy, green, grape, rummy |
Flavor | ethereal ethereal, fruity, sweet, grape, cherry, |
Material Notes | Found in cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits etc. and produced by Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) and Rubus spp. Used in artificial fruit essences. Used as a solvent in the manufacture of modified hop extract and decaffeinated tea or coffee. Also used for colour and inks used to mark fruit or vegetables In the field of entomology, ethyl acetate is an effective asphyxiant for use in insect collecting and study. In a killing jar charged with ethyl acetate, the vapors will kill the collected (usually adult) insect quickly without destroying it. Because it is not hygroscopic, ethyl acetate also keeps the insect soft enough to allow proper mounting suitable for a collection. |