Chemical Properties
Lactisole, the sodium salt of racemic 2(4 methoxyphenoxy) propionic acid, is a sweet-taste inhibitor marketed by Domino Sugar. It was affirmed as a GRAS flavor (FEMA no. 3773). At a concentration of 100–150 ppm, lactisole eliminates the sweet taste of a 10% sugar solution. This inhibition appears to be receptor related because lactisole also inhibits the sweet taste of aspartame. The (S?) enantiomer [CAS: 4276-74-8] (38), isolated from roasted coffee beans, is the active isomer; the (R+) enantiomer is inert.
Chemical Properties
2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)propanoate is a potent inhibitor of the sweetness of sucrose and other sweeteners.
Occurrence
Reported found in coffee beans.
Uses
Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoic acid is a taste modulator that inhibits the perception of sweetness in humans, but not in rats.
Definition
ChEBI: (S)-2-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)propanoic acid is a carboxylic acid and an aromatic ether.
Biochem/physiol Actions
As a taste modulator, the sodium salt inhibits the perception of sweetness in humans, but not in rats.
