anisyl butyrate

Independent reference data for anisyl butyrate (CAS 6963-56-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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

Synonyms and trade names

Anisyl butyrate; 6963-56-0; 4-Methoxybenzyl butyrate; Butyric acid, p-methoxybenzyl ester; Butanoic acid, (4-methoxyphenyl)methyl ester; p-Methoxybenzyl butyrate; Benzyl alcohol, p-methoxy-, butyrate; Methoxybenzyl butyrate, p-; FEMA No. 2100; Z8T0G5UDPH; Methoxybenzyl alcohol butyrate, p-; EINECS 230-163-5; NSC 53797; NSC-53797; ANISYL BUTYRATE [FHFI]; DTXSID2064523

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, 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% (89 / 89)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (89 of 89) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 89 of 89 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

anisyl butyrate is identified by CAS 6963-56-0, molecular formula C12H16O3 and molecular weight 208.11 g/mol. UNII Z8T0G5UDPH; ChEBI 173598; InChIKey MEPOOZLETHNMSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 270 °C; Density: 1.047-1.067.

Physical description and handling notes

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