Acetophenone
CAS number: 98-86-2
Synonyms: 1-Phenylethanon; phenyl methyl ketone; acetylbenaene; hypnone
Chemical class: Ketones
Industry claims found in: apple, cheese, apricot, banana, beef, cauliflower, endive, shrimp, nectarine
Industry claims used in: chewing gum, baked goods, frozen dairy deserts, soft candy, gelatin, puddings and hard candy.
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: Narcotic in high concs.; poison by intraperitoneal route; moderate toxicity by ingestion; skin and eye irritant