Flavor Enhancer · CAS 4630-82-4
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate: no OFF product match; CAS 4630-82-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 4630-82-4 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate, explained
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS 4630-82-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate safe to consume?
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 4630-82-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate used for in food?
Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS 4630-82-4) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.