The provided JSON configuration outlines a detailed prompt for generating a comprehensive entry for a flavor and fragrance material, specifically (±)-3-methyl-gamma-decalactone (CAS: 67663-01-8), for FlavScents.com. The prompt is designed to guide the creation of a technically accurate and detailed document, targeting professionals such as flavor chemists, perfumers, and regulatory specialists. Below is a breakdown of the key components and requirements of the prompt:
Key Components:
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Material Type Handling:
- The prompt distinguishes between single chemical compounds and complex natural materials, providing specific instructions for each type.
- For single compounds, detailed chemical information is required, while for complex materials, a focus on key constituents and variability is emphasized.
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Depth Requirement:
- The document must be comprehensive, with a target word count of 900-1400 for single compounds and 1100-1700 for complex materials.
- Each section must be substantively filled, with specific guidance on handling missing data.
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Output Format:
- The output should be structured with numbered headings and include a "Citation hooks" line for each section, indicating sources to consult.
Sections to Include:
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Identity & Chemical Information:
- Includes common names, IUPAC name, CAS number, and other identifiers.
- Discusses molecular formula, weight, and structure-odor relevance.
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Sensory Profile:
- Describes odor and flavor characteristics, thresholds, and sensory roles.
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Natural Occurrence & Formation:
- Details natural sources, formation pathways, and relevance to natural designations.
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Use in Flavors:
- Covers flavor categories, functional roles, use levels, and stability considerations.
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Use in Fragrances:
- Discusses fragrance families, roles, concentration ranges, and volatility.
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Regulatory Status (Regional Overview):
- Summarizes regulatory treatment across various regions, highlighting approvals and uncertainties.
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Toxicology, Safety & Exposure Considerations:
- Addresses safety in terms of oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure.
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Practical Insights for Formulators:
- Provides expert insights on material value, synergies, and common pitfalls.
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Confidence & Data Quality Notes:
- Summarizes data quality, industry practices, and known gaps.
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QA Check:
- A checklist to ensure all sections are present and requirements are met.
Quality Assurance:
- The prompt includes a QA section to verify the presence of all required sections, citation hooks, ppm ranges in the flavor section, coverage of exposure routes in toxicology, and regional mentions in regulatory status.
This structured approach ensures that the generated entry is thorough, 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 2026-01-16 19:30:33 GMT (p2)
