ALPHA-AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL

Synonym(s):2-Benzylidene-1-heptanol

Yellow liquid; floral odor. Combustible.

α-Amylcinnamyl alcohol has a light, floral note

Perfumery, flavoring.

From amylcinnamic aldehyde by reduction.

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: sweet, spicy, astringent, green, floral and rosy

This scented molecule is very close to a-amyl-cinnamic aldehyde. Its presence is indicated by name in cosmetics within the EU.

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Seealso ALCOHOLS. When heated to decomposition itemits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Boiling point:	141-143 °C5 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.952 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.519(lit.)
FEMA	2065 \| ALPHA-AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
pka	14.69±0.10(Predicted)
form	neat
Odor	at 100.00 %. floral jasmin waxy
JECFA Number	674
BRN	3127316
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Heptanol, 2-(phenylmethylene)- (101-85-9)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.