The provided JSON configuration outlines a detailed prompt for generating a comprehensive entry for a flavor and fragrance material, specifically methyl isoeugenol (CAS: 93-16-3), for FlavScents.com. This prompt is designed for use by a technical research assistant and includes specific instructions on how to structure and format the entry, ensuring it is technically accurate and useful for professionals in the field.
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 like methyl isoeugenol, the focus is on chemical identity and properties.
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Depth Requirement:
- Each section of the entry must be comprehensive, with a target word count to ensure depth and detail. Missing data should be acknowledged, and best-practice guidance should be provided.
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Output Format:
- The entry must follow a specific format with numbered headings and include a "Citation hooks" line for each section, indicating sources to consult.
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Sections to Include:
- Identity & Chemical Information: Details about the compound's identity, including common names, IUPAC name, CAS number, and other identifiers.
- Sensory Profile: Description of the material's odor and flavor characteristics.
- Natural Occurrence & Formation: Information on natural sources and formation pathways.
- Use in Flavors and Fragrances: Details on how the material is used in flavor and fragrance formulations, including typical use levels and stability considerations.
- Regulatory Status: Overview of the material's regulatory status in different regions.
- Toxicology, Safety & Exposure Considerations: Discussion of safety in the context of exposure routes.
- Practical Insights for Formulators: Expert insights on the material's value and common formulation practices.
- Confidence & Data Quality Notes: Summary of data quality and known gaps.
- QA Check: A checklist to ensure all required sections and details are included.
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Quality Assurance:
- The prompt includes a QA section to verify that all necessary components are present and correctly formatted.
This structured approach ensures that the entry is informative, reliable, and tailored to the needs of experienced 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 13:01:40 GMT (p2)
