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GLYCYRRHIZIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
  • Tobacco Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C42H62O16
formula, see observation
1405-86-3
CAS number
DEF

A crystalline glycosidic acid that constitutes the sweet part of licorice root, has an intensely sweet taste, and is used as a humectant in tobacco, a flavoring in confectionery, and in pharmaceutical products.

OBS

Chemical formula: C42H62O16

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
  • Industrie du tabac
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C42H62O16
formula, see observation
1405-86-3
CAS number
DEF

Glycoside constituant insipide et inodore de la racine de réglisse (Glycyrrhiza glabra) et d'autres légumineuses (particulièrement le jequirity).

OBS

Utilisé dans la préparation de boissons rafraîchissantes, en thérapeutique, comme expectorant et pour masquer la saveur désagréable de certaines préparations galéniques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C42H62O16

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
  • Industria tabacalera
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C42H62O16
formula, see observation
1405-86-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C42H62O16

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