| FEMA | 2003 |
| CAS | 75-07-0 |
| EINECS | 200-836-8 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 80 |
| CoE Number | 89 |
| Organoleptic Notes |
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| Odor | ethereal pungent, ethereal, aldehydic, fruity, fresh, musty |
| Flavor | pungent pungent, fresh, aldehydic, green |
| Material Notes | A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. it is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. it has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. Flavouring agent and adjuvant used to impart orange, apple and butter flavours; component of food flavourings added to milk products, baked goods, fruit juices, candy, desserts and soft drinks [DFC] Acetaldehyde occurs naturally in ripe fruit, coffee, and bread, and is produced by plants as part of their normal metabolism. [Wikipedia] A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. [Pubchem] |