The provided JSON configuration outlines a detailed prompt for generating a comprehensive entry on a specific flavor and fragrance material, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate (CAS: 151-05-3), for FlavScents.com. This prompt is designed for use by a technical research assistant and emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and relevance to formulation and safety contexts. Below is a breakdown of the key components and requirements of the prompt:
Key Components of the Prompt
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Material Type Handling:
- The prompt distinguishes between single chemical compounds and complex natural materials, providing specific instructions for each type. For single compounds, detailed chemical information is required, while for complex materials, a focus on key constituents and variability is emphasized.
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Depth Requirement:
- Each section of the entry must be substantively filled, with a target word count for single compounds (900-1400 words) and complex materials (1100-1700 words). Missing data should be acknowledged, and best-practice guidance should be provided.
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Output Format:
- The entry must follow a structured format with numbered headings and include a "Citation hooks:" line under each section to indicate sources for further consultation.
Sections and Headings
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Identity & Chemical Information:
- Includes common names, IUPAC name, CAS number, FEMA number, molecular formula, and a discussion on functional groups and structure-odor relevance.
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Sensory Profile:
- Describes odor and flavor descriptors, thresholds, and typical sensory roles.
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Natural Occurrence & Formation:
- Details known natural sources, formation pathways, and relevance to "natural" designations.
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Use in Flavors:
- Covers flavor categories, functional roles, typical use levels, and stability considerations.
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Use in Fragrances:
- Describes fragrance families, functional roles, concentration ranges, and volatility.
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Regulatory Status (Regional Overview):
- Summarizes regulatory treatment across different regions, highlighting approvals, assumptions, and uncertainties.
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Toxicology, Safety & Exposure Considerations:
- Discusses safety in terms of oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure, addressing risk profiles for food and fragrance applications.
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Practical Insights for Formulators:
- Provides expert insights on the material's value, synergies, pitfalls, and usage trends.
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Confidence & Data Quality Notes:
- Summarizes well-established data, undocumented practices, and known data gaps.
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QA Check:
- A checklist to ensure all sections are present, citation hooks are included, and specific requirements are met.
Quality Assurance
The QA section ensures that the entry meets all specified requirements, including the presence of all sections, inclusion of citation hooks, coverage of ppm ranges in the flavor section, and discussion of exposure routes in the toxicology section. This structured approach ensures the entry is comprehensive, accurate, and useful for professionals in the flavor and fragrance industry.
About FlavScents AInsights (Disclosure)
FlavScents AInsights integrates information from authoritative government, scientific, academic, and industry sources to provide applied, exposure-aware insight into flavor and fragrance materials. Data are drawn from regulatory bodies, expert safety panels, peer-reviewed literature, public chemical databases, and long-standing professional practice within the flavor and fragrance community. Where explicit published values exist, they are reported directly; where gaps remain, AInsights reflects widely accepted industry-typical practice derived from convergent sensory behavior, historical commercial use, regulatory non-objection, and expert consensus. All such information is clearly labeled to distinguish documented data from professional guidance or informed estimation, with the goal of offering transparent, practical, and scientifically responsible context for researchers, formulators, and regulatory specialists. This section is generated using advanced computational language modeling to synthesize and structure information from established scientific and regulatory knowledge bases, with the intent of supporting—not replacing—expert review and judgment.
Generated 2026-02-13 11:00:01 GMT (p2)
