Question

A compound used as pistachio flavor in ice cream is:

• A. acetophenone
• B. butyraldehyde
• C. muscone
• D. vanillin

Answer 1

The correct option is A

acetophenone

Explanation:

• Acetophenone is a methyl ketone that is used as a flavoring agent in foods, fragrances in soaps as well as perfumes, and as a solvent for plastics and resins.
• Therefore, a compound used as a pistachio flavor in ice cream is acetophenone.

Hence, the correct option is (A).