1-ethoxyethyl acetate

Identification

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CAS.No.: 

1608-72-6 

FL.No.: 

n/a 

FEMA.No.: 

4069

NAS.No.: 

n/a 

CoE.No.: 

n/a 

EINECS.No.: 

216-537-0 

JECFA.No.: 

1726

　

　

Description

Clear, colorless liquid; refreshing, fruity aroma.

Regulatory Status

CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (2007).

Usage

Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 2005)

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Food Category 

Usual 

Max. 

Alcoholic.beverages 

0.3

10

Chewing.gum 

20

50

Confection,.frosting 

0.5

10

Frozen.dairy 

0.5

5

Fruit.ices 

1

10

Gelatins,.puddings 

0.5

5

Hard.candy 

1

10

Instant.coffee,.tea 

0.5

10

Jams,.jellies 

1

10

Milk.products 

0.5

5

Nonalcoholic.beverages 

0.2

5

Soft.candy 

0.5

5

Sweet.sauce 

0.8

10

Natural occurrence

Not reported found in nature.

Chemical Properties

Clear, colorless liquid; refreshing, fruity aroma

Definition

ChEBI: (+/-)-1-Acetoxy-1-ethoxyethane is a carboxylic ester.

Aroma threshold values

Medium strength odor; recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 13, p. 629, 1983 DOI: 10.1080/00397918308060341

Raw materials

Preparation Products