Acetal
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Acetal
CAS number
105-57-7
Synonyms
Polyacetal; Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal; 1,1-Diethoxyethane; Diethyl acetal; Ethylidene diethyl ether
Industry claims found in
apple, orange, grape, papaya, raspberry, and strawberry
Industry claims used in
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and frozen dairy desserts
Possible physical or functional effects
Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties
industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology
LD50 (oral, rat) 4.57 g/kg; moderately toxic by ingestion, skin and eye irritant
