3-Phenyl-1-propanol
ALDRICH/W288500 - ≥98%, FCC
Synonym: 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol; Hydrocinnamyl alcohol
CAS Number: 122-97-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H12O
Molecular Weight: 136.19
EC Number: 204-587-6
MDL Number: MFCD00002950
Linear Formula: C6H5(CH2)3OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 119-121 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.001 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| InChI | 1S/C9H12O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2 |
| InChI key | VAJVDSVGBWFCLW-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −18 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | balsam; cinnamon; hyacinth; floral; spicy |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | FCC |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | OCCCc1ccccc1 |
| 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. |
| Application: | 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. |
| General description: | 3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a volatile compound that is reported to occur in styrax gum, guava fruit, and beeswax. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 248.0 °F - closed cup - (Ex |
| Flash Point(C) | 120 °C - closed cup - (Exte |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 119-121 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −18 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.001 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2885 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

