Preferred name | 3-phenyl propyl alcohol |
Trivial Name | Benzenepropanol |
Short Description | 3-phenyl-1-propanol |
Formula | C9 H12 O |
CAS Number | 122-97-4 |
FEMA Number | 2885 |
ECHA Number | 204-587-6 |
FDA UNII | U04IC2765C |
Nikkaji Number | J44.158I |
Beilstein Number | 1857542 |
MDL | MFCD00002950 |
COE Number | 80 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 636 3-phenyl-1-propanol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 122-97-4 ; 3-PHENYL-1-PROPANOL |
Synonyms |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33962 |
FooDB: | FDB012188 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2906.29.6000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 136.19383239746 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.304 to 8.321 |
Refractive Index | 1.524 to 1.528 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -18 to -17°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 235 to 236°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 145 to 146°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 109.44 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.88 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
benzyl benzoate | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 5680 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
paraffin oil | No |
glycerin | No |
water | No |
Stability | |
cream | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
lotion | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Balsamic | |
sweet, spicy, cinnamyl, floral, hyacinth, balsamic, cinnamon, fruity, honey | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 152 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) | At 100.00 %. sweet spicy cinnamyl mignonette hyacinth balsam |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 6, 49, (1995) | Spicy, cinnamon, fruity, floral and honey-like with balsamic nuances |
Flavor Type: Spicy | |
spicy, cinnamon, balsamic, fruity, winey, honey, floral | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 6, 49, (1995) | At 20.00 ppm. Spicy, cinnamon, balsamic, fruity, winey and honey-like with floral nuances |
Useful in: brown nuts, savory spices, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, sweet others. | Sweet, Fruity, Balsamic, Cinnamon |
General comment | Fruity, balsamic (honey), cinnamon |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Acacia , Allspice , Apricot , Balsam , Benzoin absolute replacer , Blue grass , Carnation , Cassia , Cinnamon , Citrus , Cranberry , Cyclamen , Hazelnut , Herbal , Honey , Huckleberry , Hyacinth , Jasmin , Jonquil , Leather , Lilac , Lily of the valley , Lily of the valley , Linden flower , Narcissus , Orchid , Oriental , Passion fruit , Peach , Peru balsam , Plum , Reseda , Rose , Spice , Strawberry , Styrax |
Flavoring purposes | Benzoin absolute replacer , Candy , Cloudberry bakeapple , Cream ice cream , Pistachio , Tea , Walnut |
Other purposes | Arpege , Je reviens , Joy |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
8 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 2300 mg/kg Confidence limits of 1500-3100 mg/kg bw, 4 dose groups of 10 animals, only summary available. (Moreno, 1976p) oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 2250 mg/kg Value in ul/kg bw, 4 dose groups of 5 animals used, confidence limits of 1680-3000 ìl/kg bw. (Wong & Weir, 1971a) oral-rat LD50 2300 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 893, 1979. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 893, 1979. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for 3-phenyl propyl alcohol usage levels up to: | |||
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 51.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 31.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 3.30000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.73000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 5.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 4.30000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.40000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.40000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 2.80000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 15 (FGE.15): Aryl-substituted saturated and unsaturated primary alcohol/aldehyde/acid/ester derivatives from chemical group 22 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 15, Revision 1 (FGE.15Rev1) - Aryl-substituted saturated and unsaturated primary alcohol/aldehyde/acid/ester derivatives from chemical group 22 - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 68 (FGE.68): Consideration of cinnamyl alcohol and related flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) evaluated by EFSA in FGE.15Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of aryl-substituted primary alcohol, aldehyde, acid, ester and acetal derivatives belonging to chemical group 22 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):122-97-4 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31234 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:1 |
3-phenylpropan-1-ol |
Chemidplus:0000122974 |
RTECS:UB8970000 for cas# 122-97-4 |