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W288500

3-Phenyl-1-propanol

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Hydrocinnamyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5(CH2)3OH
CAS Number:
122-97-4
Molecular Weight:
136.19
FEMA Number:
2885
Council of Europe no.:
80
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901373
Flavis number:
2.031
EC Number:
204-587-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002950
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1857542
Organoleptic:
balsam; cinnamon; hyacinth; floral; spicy
Grade:
FG
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300

grade

FG

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, 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

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.

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pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

248.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

120 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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