Chemical Properties
2-Phenylpropionaldehyde dimethyl acetal has a strong, warm, spicy odor reminiscent of walnut with a warm, mushroom,
nut-like taste.
Uses
Primarily processed for use as a Food and Flavor ingredient. Known for its quality and durability in the industry.
Preparation
By catalytic hydrogenation of cinnamyl aldehyde dimethyl acetal in the presence of colloidal palladium; or from 2-phenylpropionaldehyde
and a methanolic solution of HCl.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde dimethyl acetal is a member of benzenes.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: fruity, green and floral.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified