W288500

3-Phenyl-1-propanol

≥98%, FCC

• Synonym(s): 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Hydrocinnamyl alcohol
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅(CH₂)₃OH
• CAS Number: 122-97-4
• Molecular Weight: 136.19
• FEMA Number: 2885
• Beilstein: 1857542
• EC Number: 204-587-6
• Council of Europe no.: 80
• MDL number: MFCD00002950
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901373
• Flavis number: 2.031
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.526 (lit.)
• bp: 119-121 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −18 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.001 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: balsam; cinnamon; hyacinth; floral; spicy
• SMILES string: OCCCc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C9H12O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-3,5-6,10H,4,7-8H2
• InChI key: VAJVDSVGBWFCLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a volatile compound that is reported to occur in styrax gum, guava fruit, and beeswax.

Application

Preservative in cosmetics - This alcohol a natural fragrance with antimicrobial properties against bacteria and molds. It is used in combination with Heliotropin or Piperonal as a preservative for cosmetic products.

This alcohol or its ester derivatives are used as fragrance component in fresh flower compositions, like lilac, hyacinth, and lily of the valley because of the balsamic odor character.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 248.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 120 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves