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3-PHENYLPROP-2-ENOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C9H8O2
formula, see observation
621-82-9
CAS number
DEF

A colourless, monoclinic acid which occurs naturally in strawberries, vanilla, cinnamon, coca and Tolu balsam, which forms scales, which is slightly soluble in water, and which is used as a flavoring agent for beverages, ice creams, candies, pastries and chewing gums.

OBS

3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

OBS

tert-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H8O2

Key term(s)
  • beta-phenylacrylic acid
  • tert-beta-phenylacrylic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H8O2
formula, see observation
621-82-9
CAS number
DEF

Acide monoclinique incolore, peu soluble dans l'eau, naturellement présent dans les fraises, la vanille, la cannelle, la coca, le baume de Tolu, etc., [utilisé comme] aromatisant pour boissons, crèmes glacées, bonbons, pâtisseries, gomme à mâcher.

OBS

acide 3-phénylprop-2-énoïque : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA).

OBS

tert- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H8O2

Key term(s)
  • acide bêta-phénylacrylique
  • acide tert-bêta-phénylacrylique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C9H8O2
formula, see observation
621-82-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C9H8O2

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