Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, commonly known as strawberry aldehyde, is an organic compound used in the flavor industry in artificial fruit flavors, particularly strawberry.
Ethyl methylphenylglycidate contains ester and epoxidefunctional groups; however, despite its common name, it lacks the presence of an aldehyde group. It is a colorless liquid that is insoluble in water. Ethyl methylphenylglycidate is stable under neutral conditions, but may decompose in alkaline environments. ==Safety==
Safety
Long-term, high-dose studies in rats have demonstrated that ethyl methylphenylglycidate has no significant adverse health effects and is not carcinogenic. The US Food and Drug Administration has classified ethyl methylphenylglycidate as generally recognized as safe (GRAS). ==See also==