Chemical Properties
3-Propylidenephthalide has a very powerful and warm, spicy herbaceous odor with a warm, spicy, herbaceous flavor.
Chemical Properties
yellow liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in lovage root
Uses
3-Propylidenephthalide is used in Celery Essential Oil and preparation method thereof.
Preparation
By condensing phthalic anhydride and butyric anhydride at 175°C in the presence of sodium butyrate.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: green, celery, sweet and lovage with vegetative and herbal nuances.
General Description
Clear yellow liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture . Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
A ketone and an ether derivative.
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: FEMA 2952 can cause irritation of the skin and eyes. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Fire Hazard
FEMA 2952 is probably combustible.
