Home › P-Cymene

P-Cymene

Low concern

P-Cymene is permitted as a synthetic flavoring substance under 21 CFR 172.515 for use at low flavor levels.

Found in

1 products

What it is

P-Cymene (1-methyl-4-isopropylbenzene), a naturally occurring monoterpene found in many essential oils (cumin, thyme, oregano); used as a flavoring substance.

Synthetic flavoring substance imparting citrus/woody notes.

What regulators actually say

""

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Listed in 21 CFR 172.515 as a synthetic flavoring substance.

European Union — EFSA

Evaluated within EU flavoring regulation.

Scan it before you buy it

Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.

Get the app