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4-methoxybenzyl acetate [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a colorless liquid with a lilac-odor which is soluble in 4 vols. of 60% alcohol, is combustible, is derived by the reaction of anisic alcohol with acetic anhydride and which is used in perfumery and as a synthetic berry, chocolate, cocoa, fruit and vanilla flavoring agent for beverages, ice creams, ices, candies, baked goods, gelatin desserts and chewing gum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
DEF

Produit se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide visqueux, incolore, d'odeur anisée, soluble dans l'alcool, le chloroforme, l'éther, utilisé en parfumerie et comme arôme artificiel de fruits, de cacao et de vanille.

Key term(s)
  • acétate de para-méthoxy-benzyle
  • acétate de para-méthoxy-phényl-carbinol

Spanish

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