Acrolein
Acrolein (2-Propenal)
Structurally similar to acrylamide
Formed in oil during frying
Also formed from thermal degradation of starches, sugars, amino acids and proteins
Disproven as the major acrylamide precursor**
c
c
H
c
O
H
H
H
c
c
NH2
c
O
H
H
H
c
c
OH
c
O
H
H
H
(O)
(+NH3)
Acrolein
Acrylamide
Acrylic
Acid
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