PHENYLPROPYL ALCOHOL

PHENYLPROPYL ALCOHOL is a liquid product applied in various formats, including bar applications and leave-on applications such as bath and shower products and bar soaps. It is also used in fragrances, offering balsamic, spicy, oriental, cinnamon, fruity, wine, and honey olfactory notes. Additionally, it serves functions in flavors within the pharma and nutraceuticals industries.

INCI Name: Phenylpropanol

Chemical Name: 3-Phenyl-1-propanol

Synonyms: (3-Hydroxypropyl)benzene, 1-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropane, 3-Benzenepropanol, 3-Phenyl-1-propanol, 3-Phenyl-N-propanol, 3-Phenylpropanol, 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Benzenepropanol, Benzylethyl Alcohol, Dihydrocinnamal Alcohol, FEMA 2885, gamma-Phenylpropanol, Hydrocinnamic Alcohol, Phenyl-Propanol, Phenylpropyl Alcohol

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless, slightly viscous liquid
Odor
Sweet, hyacinth-mignonette
Insoluble in
Gycerin
Soluble in
Most Fixed Oils
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value0.0 - 2.0--
Purity98.0 - 100.0--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.524 - 1.528--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.998 - 1.002--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

200 kg steel drums with baked phenolic resin lining.
 

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • The recommended retest date is 12 months from the date of manufacture.
  • If the drum (or tote) has been unopened, properly stored, and the product tested to confirm quality, it may be possible to extend the retest date to a maximum of 24 months from the date of manufacture.
  • When storing drums or samples, the product should be "padded" with dry nitrogen or another inert gas. This product should be handled using
  • the safe handling practices normally accorded with the handling of organic chemical compounds, including avoidance of contact, adequate ventilation, and cleanliness.