Para Cresyl Acetate

Independent reference data for Para Cresyl Acetate (CAS 140-39-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

p-Tolyl acetate; p-Cresyl acetate; 140-39-6; Acetic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester; p-Acetoxytoluene; Narceol; 4-Methylphenyl acetate; Cresyl acetate; Paracresyl acetate; Acetic acid, p-tolyl ester; FEMA No. 3073; 42I5PWW20C; NSC-43244; NSC-65594; para-cresyl acetate; RefChem:858038

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 Floral 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-cresyl acetate is identified by CAS 140-39-6, molecular formula C9H10O2 and molecular weight 150.07 g/mol. UNII 42I5PWW20C; ChEBI 9627; InChIKey CDJJKTLOZJAGIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 208.00 to 212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 208-212 °C; Density: 1.044-1.052.

Physical description and handling notes

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