Phenyl acetate

Phenyl acetate in plain language

What it is

Also known as Fenylester kyseliny octove · Acetoxybenzene · Phenyl ester acetic acid · (Acetyloxy)benzene · Acetate de phenyle · Acetates

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Acetic Acid Phenyl Ester; Phenyl Acetate · Acetyl phenol · Acetylphenol · Essigsaeure-phenylester · Phenol acetate · Phenyl ester of acetic acid · Phenylacetate · acetato de fenilo

What it does

Used in food as a flavouring agent.

• Flavouring agent
• Flavouring

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinionFlavouring Group Evaluation 88, (FGE.88). Consideration of Phenol and Phenol Derivatives evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting). Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)

  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 88, (FGE.88). Consideration of Phenol and Phenol Derivatives evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting). Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agentJECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·EvaluatedJECFA evaluation record.

  • JECFA evaluation record.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

  • JECFA evaluation record.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 88, (FGE.88). Consideration of Phenol and Phenol Derivatives evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting). Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (EFSA AFC)

    2008 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →