Chemistry:1,1-Diethoxyethane
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1,1-Diethoxyethane (acetaldehyde diethyl acetal) is a major flavoring component of distilled beverages, especially malt whisky[1] and sherry.[2] Although it is just one of many compounds containing an acetal functional group, this specific chemical is sometimes called simply acetal.
References
- ↑ Maarse, H. (1991). Volatile Compounds in Foods and Beverages. CRC Press. p. 553. ISBN 978-0-8247-8390-7. https://books.google.com/books?id=_OvXjhLUz-oC.
- ↑ Zea, Luis; Serratosa, María P.; Mérida, Julieta; Moyano, Lourdes (2015). "Acetaldehyde as Key Compound for the Authenticity of Sherry Wines: A Study Covering 5 Decades". Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 14 (6): 681–693. doi:10.1111/1541-4337.12159. "In sensory terms, 1,1-diethoxyethane and other acetals, acetoin, and sotolon are the main compounds formed from acetaldehyde in Sherry wines.".
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