6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane
Names
IUPAC name
2,6,10,10-Tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-6-yl acetate
Identifiers
57893-27-3
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ECHA InfoCard 100.055.442
PubChem 93838
Properties
C15H26O3
Molar mass 254.37 g·mol−1
Appearance crystalline or liquid
Melting point 50 to 53 °C (122 to 127 °F; 323 to 326 K)
insoluble
Solubility soluble in fats
Hazards
Main hazards Harmful if swallowed, heated or ingested.
Safety data sheet
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is an organic compound. It is used as a flavoring agent in foods. [1]

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is not reported found in nature. Its appearance is partly-liquid, partly-crystalline. It is not soluble in water, but is soluble in fats. It reportedly has been used in baked goods, instant coffee, condiments, relishes, gravies and it has been discovered that Tobacco companies use this chemical. Its functions in foods is unknown.

References

  1. Burdock, George A. Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives. Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC, 1997. Print.
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