Identification
CAS.No.:
3572-06-3
FL.No.:
09.288
FEMA.No.:
3652
NAS.No.:
3652
CoE.No.:
n/a
EINECS.No.:
222-682-0
JECFA.No.:
731
Description
A yellow liquid with sweet, raspberry, fruity odor.
Regulatory Status
CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: ADI: Acceptable. No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (2000).
Usage
Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)
Confectionary,.frosting
0.5
1
Nonalcoholic.beverages
0.2
0.5
Natural occurrence
Not reported found in nature.
Chemical Properties
A yellow liquid with sweet, raspberry, fruity odor
Uses
4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl acetate was used as attractant for detection programs aimed at melon fly and other cuelure-responding Bactrocera fruit flies.
Uses
4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl Acetate is a sexual attractant. Pheromone.
Uses
As attractant in melon fly traps.
Definition
ChEBI: Cuelure is a benzoate ester and a member of phenols.
General Description
4-(3-Oxobutyl)phenyl acetate (4-(4-acetoxyphenyl) -2-butanone) is a standard melon fly attractant.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.
