p-tolyl octanoate

Independent reference data for p-tolyl octanoate (CAS 59558-23-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

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

p-Tolyl octanoate; p-Cresyl octanoate; 4-Methylphenyl octanoate; p-Tolyl n-octanoate; p-Cresyl caprylate; n-Octanoic acid p-tolyl ester; Narcissin K; Octanoic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester; para-Tolyl octanoate; Methylphenyl octanoate, p-; Tolyl octanoate, P-; Cresyl octanoate, p-; FEMA No. 3733; EINECS 261-803-1; p-Cresyl capryrate; UNII-065NCY25ZE

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 Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (100%)

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

p-tolyl octanoate is identified by CAS 59558-23-5, molecular formula C15H22O2 and molecular weight 234.16 g/mol. UNII 065NCY25ZE; ChEBI 196146; InChIKey ALRYNTSLFYRKGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 265 °C; Density: 0.952-0.960; Refractive Index: 1.478-1.488.

Physical description and handling notes

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