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ETHYL P-TOLUATE

Ethyl 4-methyl-benzoate

ETHYL P-TOLUATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 94-08-6

CAS 94-08-6PubChem CID 66743

Ethyl p-toluate

IUPAC name: ethyl 4-methylbenzoate

Molecular formula: C10H12O2
Molecular weight: 164.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 164.083729621 Da
XLogP3: 2.9
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl esterXUF0SQ8L2JEINECS 202-301-4NSC 24767NSC-24767AI3-31106Ethyl ptoluateRefChem:596362

16 more reported names

Benzoic acid, 4methyl, ethyl ester202-301-4Ethyl p-methylbenzoatep-Toluic acid ethyl ester4-Methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester4-methyl-benzoic acid ethyl esterETHYL PARA TOLUATETox21_303476AC7906Ethyl4-methylbenzoateEthyl 4-methylbenzoate; Ethyl p-methylbenzoate; Ethyl p-toluate; NSC 24767UNII-XUF0SQ8L2JEthyl 4-toluatep-Toluic acid, ethyl esterp-Toluylic acid, ethyl esterEthyl 4-methylbenzoate, 99%

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL3186464
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5048211

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for ETHYL P-TOLUATE

INCI name

ETHYL P-TOLUATE

Description

Ethyl 4-methyl-benzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 39931
Imported identity: ETHYL P-TOLUATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYL P-TOLUATE

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Key data

CAS

94-08-6

202-301-4

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL P-TOLUATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL P-TOLUATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ETHYL P-TOLUATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ETHYL P-TOLUATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ETHYL P-TOLUATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for ETHYL P-TOLUATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ETHYL P-TOLUATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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