Cyclohexane acetic acid has a sharp acetic odor.
White to pale yellow low melting solid
Cyclohexane acetic acid is a coloriess crystalline mass, or white crystals. M.P. 33℃. B.P. 251℃.
Cyclohexylacetic acid is occasionally used in flavor compositions, mainly for imitation Butter and fruit.
Cyclohexylacetic acid is prepared by hydrogenation of Phenylacetic acid.
ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid consisting of cyclohexane carrying a carboxymethyl substituent.
Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: honey, caramellic, maple and cocoa.
Cyclohexaneacetic acid is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.
