Flavoring Agent · CAS 5457-70-5
Phenethyl Octanoate
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, Phenethyl Octanoate 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
Phenethyl Octanoate 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
Phenethyl Octanoate: no OFF product match; CAS 5457-70-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 5457-70-5 | 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 Phenethyl Octanoate?
Phenethyl Octanoate (CAS 5457-70-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Phenethyl Octanoate
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 Phenethyl Octanoate safe to consume?
Phenethyl Octanoate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 5457-70-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Phenethyl Octanoate used for in food?
Phenethyl Octanoate (CAS 5457-70-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant": (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.