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C12H16O2
192.25 g/mol
Flavor & Fragrance

M-cresyl valerate

CAS173851-73-5
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
synthetic flavoring agent

m-Cresyl valerate is an ester compound used as a synthetic flavoring agent in the food and fragrance industries. It consists of a pentanoate group attached to a methylphenyl ring, contributing to its aromatic properties.

synthetic flavoring agent

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(3-methylphenyl) pentanoate

InChIKey

MEKODTPFXNDIKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCC(=O)OC1=CC=CC(=C1)C

Synonyms (10)
  • Amylmetacresol EP Impurity I
  • Amylmetacresol EP Impurity I (Free Base)
  • (3-methylphenyl) pentanoate
  • 3-methylphenyl valerate
  • Amylmetacresol impurity I
  • m-Cresol valerate
  • m-cresyl valerate
  • m-tolyl pentanoate