Acetal
CAS number: 105-57-7
Synonyms: Polyacetal; Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal; 1,1-Diethoxyethane; Diethyl acetal; Ethylidene diethyl ether
Industry claims found in: apple, orange, grape, papaya, raspberry, and strawberry
Industry claims used in: alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and frozen dairy desserts
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4.57 g/kg; moderately toxic by ingestion, skin and eye irritant