Acetosyringone
Agent Name
Acetosyringone
CAS Number
2478-38-8
Formula
C10-H12-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanone; 4'-Hydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxyacetophenone; 4-Hydroksy-3',5'-dwumetoksyacetofenon [Polish]; Acetophenone, 4'-hydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy- (8CI); Acetosyringenin; Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-; [ChemIDplus] 3′,5′-Dimethoxy-4′-hydroxyacetophenone; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
White to brown solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A flavoring agent that naturally occurs in pork and sherry; [EFSA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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