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4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-Methylpropanoate

4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 20665-85-4
CAS 20665-85-4PubChem CID 539829

Vanillin isobutyrate

Vanillin isobutyrate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. ChEBI

IUPAC name
(4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl) 2-methylpropanoate
Molecular formula
C12H14O4
Molecular weight
222.24 g/mol
Exact mass
222.08920892 Da
XLogP3
2.1
Topological polar surface area
52.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl isobutyrateIsobutavan4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-methylpropanoatePropanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl esterVanillyl isobutyrateFEMA No. 3754Isobutyric acid, ester with vanillinUNII-C55654RCNR
16 more reported names
3-Methoxy-4-isobutyrylbenzaldehyde4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde isobutyrateEINECS 243-956-64-Isobutyroyloxy-3-methoxybenzaldehydeVANILLIN, ISOBUTYRATE4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde isobutyrate4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde 2-methylpropionateVANILLIN ISOBUTYRATE [FHFI]4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde 2-methylpropionateRefChem:193698BGKAKRUFBSTALK-UHFFFAOYSA-NIsobutyric acid 2-methoxy-4-formylphenyl esterISO-JASMONE PURE3-Methoxy-4-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)benzaldehyde(4-formyl-2-methoxy-phenyl) 2-methylpropanoateCHEBI:168997
External database identifiers

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 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

INCI name

4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

Description

4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-Methylpropanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40001
Imported identity
4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE 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.

4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE 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

4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE 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, 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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