About this material
Cuminyl Acetate
Cuminyl Acetate, also known as p-Isopropylbenzyl Acetate, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aromatic esters. It is derived from Cuminyl Alcohol and Acetic Acid.
It consists of a Cuminyl (p-isopropylbenzyl) group linked to an Acetate (-COOCH3) functional group.
It has a pleasant, fruity and slightly spicy scent, with a resemblance to Cumin.
it is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps due to its warm, sweet, and spicy scent, but is also used as a flavoring agent in food products, imparting a mild cumin-like taste.
It is naturally present in Cumin Oil, along with other aromatic compounds such as Cumin Aldehyde and Cuminyl Alcohol and can be synthesised through esterification of Cuminyl Alcohol (p-isopropylbenzyl alcohol) with Acetic Acid or Acetic Anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst (e.g., sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid). The reaction follows the general Fischer esterification mechanism:
Cuminyl Alcohol+Acetic Acid→H2SO4Cuminyl Acetate+H2O
Alternatively, an acetylation reaction using Acetyl Chloride can also yield Cuminyl Acetate.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
Not listed
Fragrance development
Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C12H16O2
- Molecular weight
- 192.25 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (4-propan-2-ylphenyl)methyl acetate
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 3.2
- Exact mass (Da)
- 192.115029749
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 192.115029749
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 26.3
- Complexity
- 179
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 4
- Heavy atoms
- 14
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CC(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-9(2)12-6-4-11(5-7-12)8-14-10(3)13/h4-7,9H,8H2,1-3H3
- InChIKey
- QBCRVYRADYXNOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
Structure of the named active material; product supplied at 10% in DPG.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 59230-57-8 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Fresh, Fruity, Spicy, Herbal, Bergamot, Cumin |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 2%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 10% solution of Cuminyl Acetate |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | 4-IsoPropylbenzyl Acetate, p-Isopropylbenzyl Acetate |
| Recorded name / preparation | 4-Isopropylbenzyl Acetate |
| Named active molecular formula | C12H16O2 |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Safety & handling
Contains: Cuminyl Acetate
Hazard statements:
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P312+P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
- P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
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Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Fruit with its peel
With citrus and leafy contrastsExplore a fruit sketch that includes a suggestion of peel or leaf. Compare those accents separately against the fruity reference, noticing whether they create a fresher impression or pull the idea away from the fruit you imagined.
An orchard in bloom
With rose or another familiar flowerPlace the fruity direction beside a simple floral accord. Keep a flower-only comparison and assess whether the fruit reads as a supporting accent, a juicy centre or a separate note that needs a different setting.
Fruit and cream
With vanilla and soft wood directionsSketch a more rounded fruit idea with vanilla as one variation and soft wood as another. Compare sweetness and texture before combining both, leaving room for the original fruity character to remain identifiable in the study.







Somer (verified owner) –
Nice n fruity ,gentle