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Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate

  • Fragrances
  • CAS 77-83-8
  • IUPAC: Ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate

Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate (CAS 77-83-8) appears in 4 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

A fragrance ester used at low concentrations. Potential skin sensitizer in susceptible individuals at high concentrations; at fragrance-use levels in car care products the risk is low. No Prop 65 listing. Not a known asthmagen.

Ethyl methylphenylglycidate (also known as 'strawberry aldehyde') is a synthetic fragrance compound that contributes fruity, strawberry-like scent notes. It is used at low concentrations (typically <0.1%) in scented car care products.

The compound is biodegradable and not classified for aquatic hazard at use concentrations. As with any fragrance compound, individuals with fragrance sensitivities may react; this is a product-level consideration rather than a significant general-population health concern.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Fragrance — strawberry/fruity scent note

Common questions about Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate

What is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate used for in car care?
Fragrance — strawberry/fruity scent note
Is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate a VOC?
No. Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate biodegradable?
Yes. Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

4 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.