1-Phenyl-1-propanol

Description

1-Phenylpropan-1-ol is identified by CAS 93-54-9, molecular formula C9H12O and molecular weight 136.09 g/mol. UNII 0F897O3O4M; ChEBI 31995; InChIKey DYUQAZSOFZSPHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 103.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 219 °C; Solubility: 0.6 g/L @ 20 °C (exp).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	93-54-9
PubChem CID	7147
Molecular formula	C9H12O
Molecular weight	136.09 g/mol
IUPAC name	1-phenylpropan-1-ol
InChIKey	DYUQAZSOFZSPHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	0F897O3O4M
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:31995
FEMA number	2884
JECFA number	822

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	136.19
XLogP3	1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	136.088815002
Monoisotopic Mass	136.088815002
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	10
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	103.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	219 °C
Solubility	0.6 g/L @ 20 °C (exp)
Density	0.993-1.000
Refractive Index	1.517-1.522

Physical description & handling notes

• Oily liquid with a mild ester-like odor; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• colourless oily liquid with a sweet floral balsamic odour
• insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils
• miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (25.2%), H315 (76.1%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a heat transfer medium, in perfumery, and as a choleretic; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 3 consumer products that contain Phenylpropanol in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

1-Phenyl-1-propanol; 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol; 93-54-9; Phenylpropanol; Phenycholon; Felicur; Livonal; Ejibil; Fepar; Felitrope; Phenicol; Phenychol; Bilergon; Carbicol; Epatoxfen; Gallenperlen

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol?

CAS 93-54-9; molecular formula C9H12O; molecular weight 136.09 g/mol.

What other names is 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol known by?

1-Phenyl-1-propanol, 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol, 93-54-9, Phenylpropanol, Phenycholon, Felicur.

What is the regulatory status of 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H315.

What are the key physical properties of 1-Phenylpropan-1-ol?

Boiling Point: 103.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 219 °C; Solubility: 0.6 g/L @ 20 °C (exp); Density: 0.993-1.000.

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