2-phenylethyl caprylate

Independent reference data for 2-phenylethyl caprylate (CAS 5457-70-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings IndexFlavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

Phenethyl octanoate; 2-Phenylethyl octanoate; Phenylethyl octanoate; 2-Phenethyl octanoate; Octanoic acid, phenethyl ester; Octanoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; Phenethyl caprylate; Phenylethyl caprylate; Phenylethyl n-octanoate; FEMA No. 3222; UNII-89J4RI53EZ; 89J4RI53EZ; EINECS 226-718-6; NSC 23950; NSC-23950; 2-Phenylethyl-n-octanoate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	100% (94 / 94)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (94 / 94)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (94 of 94) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 94 of 94 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Phenethyl octanoate is identified by CAS 5457-70-5, molecular formula C16H24O2 and molecular weight 248.18 g/mol. UNII 89J4RI53EZ; ChEBI 171699; InChIKey ASETYIALRXDVDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 295.00 to 296.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 295.5 °C; 143.5 °C (1.5 mm Hg); Density: 0.973-0.977 (20 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.