Flavoring Agent · CAS 977152-92-3
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic
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, Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic 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
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic: no OFF product match; CAS 977152-92-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977152-92-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | 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.
What is Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic?
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic (CAS 977152-92-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, solvent or vehicle.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic
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 Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic safe to consume?
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977152-92-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic used for in food?
Octyl Alcohol, Synthetic (CAS 977152-92-3) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, solvent or vehicle (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.