FEMA | 2695 |
CAS | 116-53-0 |
EINECS | 204-145-2 |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 255 |
CoE Number | 2002 |
Organoleptic Notes |
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Odor | acidic pungent, acidic, cheesy, roquefort, cheese, fruity, dirty, fermented |
Flavor | fruity fruity, dirty, acidic, dairy, buttery, cheesy, |
Material Notes | Ethylmethylacetic acid is a carboxylic acid found in low amounts in normal humans (PMID 3372640) It has been described in the urine of individuals with 2-ethylhydracrylic aciduria associated with short/branched-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (due to ACADSB gene mutations, OMIM 600301) (PMID 15615815) [HMDB] |