6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane
Names
	IUPAC name 2,6,10,10-Tetramethyl-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-6-yl acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	57893-27-3 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:173800;
ChemSpider	84699;
ECHA InfoCard	100.055.442
EC Number	261-005-3;
PubChem CID	93838;
UNII	5V7Y54AAIG ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C15H26O3/c1-11-7-10-15(17-11)13(3,4)8-6-9-14(15,5)18-12(2)16/h11H,6-10H2,1-5H3 Key: LTAWGWRPOGXHBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
	SMILES CC1CCC2(O1)C(CCCC2(C)OC(=O)C)(C)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C15H26O3
Molar mass	254.370 g·mol−1
Appearance	crystalline or liquid
Melting point	50 to 53 °C (122 to 127 °F; 323 to 326 K)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Solubility	soluble in fats
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Harmful if swallowed, heated or ingested.
Safety data sheet (SDS)	clearsynth.com
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is an organic compound. It is used as a flavoring agent in foods.^[1]

6-Acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is not found in nature. Its appearance is partly-liquid, partly-crystalline. It is not soluble in water, but is soluble in fats. It has been used in baked goods, instant coffee, condiments, relishes, and gravies. Tobacco companies use the chemical as well.

References

^ Burdock, George A. (1996-11-26). Encyclopedia of Food & Color Additives. Boca Raton: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781498711081. ISBN 978-0-429-15767-7.