para-Cresyl isovalerate

Independent reference data for para-Cresyl isovalerate (CAS 55066-56-3), 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

55066-56-3; p-Cresyl isovalerate; p-Tolyl isovalerate; 4-Methylphenyl 3-methylbutanoate; Cresyl isovalerate, p-; p-tolyl 3-methylbutyrate; Tolyl isovalerate, P-; FEMA No. 3387; C8JG0XTQ0Z; Methylphenyl 3-methylbutyrate, p-; Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 4-methylphenyl ester; Tolyl 3-methylbutyrate, p-; Cresyl 3-methylbutanoate, p-; NSC 32511; DTXSID6047159; AI3-24274

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 notification summary	59.3% (54 / 91)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	59.3% (54 / 91)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (39.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 59.3% (54 of 91) of all reports.

H302 (39.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

p-Methylphenyl 3-methylbutyrate (p-Cresyl isovalerate) is identified by CAS 55066-56-3, molecular formula C12H16O2 and molecular weight 192.12 g/mol. UNII C8JG0XTQ0Z; ChEBI 179912; InChIKey MVDPTWHTUYDLTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 103 °C (2 mm Hg); Density: 0.977-0.987; Refractive Index: 1.485-1489.

Physical description and handling notes

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