The provided JSON configuration outlines a detailed prompt for generating a comprehensive entry for a flavor and fragrance material, specifically hydroxycitronellal (CAS: 107-75-5), for FlavScents.com. This prompt is designed for a technical research assistant and emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and relevance to formulation and safety contexts. Below is a breakdown of the key components and requirements of the prompt:
Key Components of the Prompt:
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Material Specification: The focus is on hydroxycitronellal, a single chemical compound, which dictates the structure of the entry.
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Source Priority:
- Primary internal reference is FlavScents.
- External authoritative sources include FEMA, EFSA, IFRA, PubChem, Codex, JECFA, government agencies, peer-reviewed literature, and reputable industry sources.
- GoodScents data is assumed to be integrated via FlavScents.
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Material Type Handling:
- For single compounds, detailed chemical information is required.
- For complex natural materials, a description of the material type and source is needed, along with a list of key constituents.
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Depth Requirement:
- Substantive content is required for each section.
- Target word count varies based on material type (900-1400 words for single compounds).
- Sections should not be omitted, and missing data should be acknowledged with guidance provided.
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Output Format:
- Use specified numbered headings.
- Include a "Citation hooks:" line under each section for source placeholders.
Sections to Include in the Entry:
- Identity & Chemical Information: Detailed chemical identifiers and structural information.
- Sensory Profile: Odor and flavor descriptors, thresholds, and sensory roles.
- Natural Occurrence & Formation: Sources, formation pathways, and relevance to natural designations.
- Use in Flavors: Applications, functional roles, use levels, and stability considerations.
- Use in Fragrances: Fragrance families, roles, concentration ranges, and volatility.
- Regulatory Status (Regional Overview): Regulatory treatment across different regions.
- Toxicology, Safety & Exposure Considerations: Safety in the context of exposure routes.
- Practical Insights for Formulators: Expert insights on formulation use.
- Confidence & Data Quality Notes: Summary of data quality and gaps.
- QA Check: A checklist to ensure all sections and requirements are met.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all sections are present and complete.
- Include citation hooks in each section.
- Provide ppm ranges in the flavor section.
- Cover oral, dermal, and inhalation routes in the toxicology section.
- Mention regulatory status in specified regions.
- Include key constituents for complex materials if applicable.
This structured approach ensures that the entry is comprehensive, technically accurate, and useful for professionals in the flavor and fragrance industry.
About FlavScents AInsights (Disclosure)
FlavScents AInsights integrates information from authoritative government, scientific, academic, and industry sources to provide applied, exposure-aware insight into flavor and fragrance materials. Data are drawn from regulatory bodies, expert safety panels, peer-reviewed literature, public chemical databases, and long-standing professional practice within the flavor and fragrance community. Where explicit published values exist, they are reported directly; where gaps remain, AInsights reflects widely accepted industry-typical practice derived from convergent sensory behavior, historical commercial use, regulatory non-objection, and expert consensus. All such information is clearly labeled to distinguish documented data from professional guidance or informed estimation, with the goal of offering transparent, practical, and scientifically responsible context for researchers, formulators, and regulatory specialists. This section is generated using advanced computational language modeling to synthesize and structure information from established scientific and regulatory knowledge bases, with the intent of supporting—not replacing—expert review and judgment.
Generated 2026-01-27 03:03:49 GMT (p2)
