4-(p-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Independent reference data for 4-(p-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone (CAS 3572-06-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

3572-06-3; Q-Lure; 4-(p-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone; 4-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone acetate; FEMA No. 3652; 4-[4-(Acetyloxy)phenyl]-2-Butanone; DTXSID2035481; 2-BUTANONE, 4-(p-HYDROXYPHENYL)-, ACETATE; 4-(4-(Acetyloxy)phenyl)-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 4-(4-(acetyloxy)phenyl)-; 2-Butanone, 4-[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl]-; 040RZ09S0V; NSC-39438; DTXCID0015481; RefChem:516572; 222-682-0

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	99.6% (237 / 238)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	99.6% (237 / 238)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.6% (237 of 238) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 237 of 238 companies (only 0.4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

4-(p-Acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone · CAS 3572-06-3 · C12H14O3. UNII 040RZ09S0V. Boiling Point: 123.00 to 124.00 °C. @ 0.20 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 155 °C (2.5 mm Hg); Density: 1.096-1.100.

Physical description and handling notes

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