Question

A compound used as pistachio flavour in ice cream is_____.
a) vanillin
b) acetophenone
c) muscone
d) butyraldehyde

Answer 1

The compound used as pistachio flavour in ice creams is (b) Acetophenone.

It is a type of aromatic ketone and is used widely as an active ingredient in food. It imparts fragrance in cherry, strawberry, almond etc.

Therefore, it is used to impart flavour and fragrance to the ice cream as well and hence it is used.

Answer 2

A compound used as pistachio flavor in ice cream is Acetophenone

Explanation:

• The name “1-phenylethan-1-one” is formed according to substitutive nomenclature, and the name “methyl phenyl ketone” is formed according to functional class nomenclature.
• Furthermore, the name “acetophenone” is retained, but only for general nomenclature.
• Acetophenone is used for fragrance in soaps and perfumes, as a flavoring agent in foods, and as a solvent for plastics and resins.
• Acute (short-term) exposure to acetophenone vapor may produce skin irritation and transient corneal injury in humans.

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