Is P-CRESYL OCTANOATE safe in cosmetics?
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE
Also known as: Octanoic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester, Cresyl octanoate, p-, BRN 3270557, p-Cresyl caprylate, EINECS 261-803-1 (+6 more)
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE (CAS 59558-23-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(4-methylphenyl) octanoate
InChIKey
ALRYNTSLFYRKGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 2700 | - | - |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Regulatory (5)
JECFA Number
703
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
p-CRESYL CAPRYLATE | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
p-CRESYL OCTANOATE | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
p-TOLYL CAPRYLATE | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
p-TOLYL OCTANOATE | 2000 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 901-JECFA 55/44 | FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for P-CRESYL OCTANOATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
fragrance
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Octanoic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester
Cresyl octanoate, p-
BRN 3270557
p-Cresyl caprylate
EINECS 261-803-1
FEMA No. 3733
Methylphenyl octanoate, p-
Narcissin K
Tolyl octanoate, P-
UNII-065NCY25ZE
4-Methylphenyl octanoate
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Europe
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
P-TOLYL OCTANOATE
ADI
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P-CRESYL OCTANOATE allowed in the EU?
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does P-CRESYL OCTANOATE do in cosmetics?
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59558-23-5.
Is P-CRESYL OCTANOATE used outside cosmetics?
P-CRESYL OCTANOATE also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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