3-Phenyl-1-propanol

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical properties

3-Phenyl-1-propanol occurs both in free and esterified forms in resins and balsams (e.g., benzoe resin and Peru balsam). It has been identified in fruits and cinnamon.
Hydrocinnamic alcohol is a slightly viscous, colorless liquid with a floralbalsamic odor, slightly reminiscent of hyacinths. Esterification with aliphatic carboxylic acids is important because it leads to additional fragrance and flavor materials.
Hydrocinnamic alcohol is prepared by hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde. A mixture of hydrocinnamic alcohol and the isomeric 2-phenylpropanol can be obtained from styrene by a modified oxo synthesis. The two isomers can be separated by distillation.
Hydrocinnamic alcohol is used in blossom compositions for balsamic and oriental notes.

Chemical properties

3-Phenyl-1-propanal has a characteristic sweet, hyacinth-mignonette odor. It has a sweet and pungent taste suggestive of apricot.

Occurrence

Reported found in storax, Sumatra benzoin, tea, Peru balsam, passion fruit, strawberry, bilberry, high bush blueberry, European cranberry, guava peel, fresh blackberry, heated blackberry, rum, white wine, shitake, matsutake, peated malt, loquat, sapodilla fruit and crownberry.

The Uses of 3-Phenyl-1-propanol

3-Phenyl-1-propanol is used as a reagent in the synthesis of Dihydrocinnamyl Cilnidipine (D448605) and is a potent aroma biotransformation product.

The Uses of 3-Phenyl-1-propanol

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.

What are the applications of Application

3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a useful biochemical for proteomics research

Preparation

By hydrogenation of either cinnamic aldehyde or cinnamic alcohol.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a monocyclic arene.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: spicy, cinnamon, balsamic, fruity, winy and honey-like with floral nuances.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 57, p. 2522, 1979 DOI: 10.1139/v79-404
Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 1321, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)79656-0
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 24, p. 1059, 1976 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.24.1059

General Description

3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a fragrance ingredient.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified