Chemical Properties
Cyclohexane acetic acid has a sharp acetic odor.
Chemical Properties
White to pale yellow low melting solid
Definition
ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid consisting of cyclohexane carrying a carboxymethyl substituent.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 19 ppm
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: honey, caramellic, maple and cocoa.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 58, p. 3595, 1993
DOI: 10.1021/jo00065a028
General Description
Cyclohexaneacetic acid is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.