| FEMA | 2924 |
| CAS | 79-09-4 |
| EINECS | 201-176-3 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 84 |
| CoE Number | 3 |
| Organoleptic Notes |
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| Odor | acidic pungent, acidic, cheesy, vinegar, dairy |
| Flavor | acidic acidic, dairy, fruity, |
| Material Notes | Present in apples, fruit juices, beef, beer, bread, cocoa, dairy products, e.g. ripe Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, and roasted peanuts. Flavouring ingredient. Preservative used esp. in bread and mould inhibitors |