Ethyl (4-methylphenoxy)acetate

Independent reference data for Ethyl (4-methylphenoxy)acetate (CAS 67028-40-4), 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

Ethyl (4-methylphenoxy)acetate; 67028-40-4; ethyl 2-(4-methylphenoxy)acetate; Ethyl (p-tolyloxy)acetate; Ethyl p-cresoxyacetate; ethyl 4-methylphenoxyacetate; cherry oxyacetate; (4-Methylphenoxy) acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl P-tolyloxyacetate; FEMA No. 3157; Acetic acid, p-tolyloxy-, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, (4-methylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-(4-methylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester; DTXSID8047428; EINECS 266-554-2; B0Y0J494AJ

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	98.9% (91 / 92)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	98.9% (91 / 92)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 98.9% (91 of 92) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 91 of 92 companies (only 1.1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Ethyl (4-methylphenoxy)acetate · CAS 67028-40-4 · C11H14O3. UNII B0Y0J494AJ. Boiling Point: 120.00 to 121.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 120 - 121 °C; Density: 1.075-1.080 (20 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

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