Chemical Properties
Cyclohexane acetic acid has a sharp acetic odor.
Chemical Properties
White to pale yellow low melting solid
Physical properties
Cyclohexane acetic acid is a coloriess crystalline mass, or white crystals. M.P. 33℃. B.P. 251℃.
Uses
Cyclohexylacetic acid is occasionally used in flavor compositions, mainly for imitation Butter and fruit.
Preparation
Cyclohexylacetic acid is prepared by hydrogenation of Phenylacetic acid.
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.
