Acetophenone
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Acetophenone is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring with bitter almond odor; strawberry, floral, fruit, cherry, almond, walnut, tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean flavorings
Also: Acetyl Benzene
What it does
Synthetic flavoring with bitter almond odor; strawberry, floral, fruit, cherry, almond, walnut, tobacco, vanilla, tonka bean flavorings
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, chewing gum; naturally in strawberries and tea
What the research says
May cause allergic reactions. Poisonous by injection. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin and severe eye irritant. Narcotic in high concentrations.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): derived from coal tar, with an odor of bitter almonds...may cause allergic reactions. Poisonous by injection. Moderately toxic by ingestion