5-Phenylpentanol

Description

5-Phenylpentanol is identified by CAS 10521-91-2, molecular formula C11H16O and molecular weight 164.12 g/mol. UNII 63AX6O7ZXD; ChEBI 193410; InChIKey DPZMVZIQRMVBBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 155.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 155 °C (20 mm Hg); Density: 0.970-0.977.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	10521-91-2
PubChem CID	61523
Molecular formula	C11H16O
Molecular weight	164.12 g/mol
IUPAC name	5-phenylpentan-1-ol
InChIKey	DPZMVZIQRMVBBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	63AX6O7ZXD
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:193410
FEMA number	3618
JECFA number	675

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	164.24
XLogP3	2.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	5
Exact Mass	164.120115130
Monoisotopic Mass	164.120115130
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	155.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	155 °C (20 mm Hg)
Density	0.970-0.977
LogP	2.89
Refractive Index	1.514-1.521

Physical description & handling notes

• Colourless liquid, floral carnation note
• insoluble in water; soluble in oils
• miscible (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	H318 (100%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms

5-Phenylpentan-1-ol; 5-PHENYL-1-PENTANOL; 10521-91-2; Benzenepentanol; 5-Phenylpentanol; Phenylpentanol; FEMA No. 3618; 63AX6O7ZXD; NSC-6590; DTXSID4065107; RefChem:103398; DTXCID0032940; 234-064-8; Phenylamyl alcohol; 1-Pentanol, 5-phenyl-; Pentanol, 5-phenyl-

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 5-Phenylpentanol?

CAS 10521-91-2; molecular formula C11H16O; molecular weight 164.12 g/mol.

What other names is 5-Phenylpentanol known by?

5-Phenylpentan-1-ol, 5-PHENYL-1-PENTANOL, 10521-91-2, Benzenepentanol, 5-Phenylpentanol, Phenylpentanol.

What is the regulatory status of 5-Phenylpentanol?

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

Is 5-Phenylpentanol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H318.

What are the key physical properties of 5-Phenylpentanol?

Boiling Point: 155.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 155 °C (20 mm Hg); Density: 0.970-0.977; LogP: 2.89.

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