3-Phenylpropanol CAS:122-97-4

Basic Information Chinese Name: 3-Phenylpropanol, commonly used in drug and fragrance synthesis. English Name: 3-phenylpropanol Aliases: γ-Phenylpropanol, Hydrocinnamyl alcohol, γ-Hydroxypropylbenzene, 3-Phenylpropanol, Choleretic alcohol, 3-Phenyl-1-propanol, 3-Phenylpropyl alcohol, Hydrocinnamyl alcohol, 3-Phenyl-1-propanol. CAS: 122-97-4 Molecular Weight: 136.19 EINECS: 204-587-6 Physicochemical Properties Density: 1.001 g/mL at 20 °C; Melting Point: -18 °C; Boiling Point: 119-121 °C/12 mmHg; Refractive Index nD20: 1.5365; Flash Point: 120 °C. Colorless or pale yellow oily liquid. Fruity aroma. Slightly soluble in water, solubility: 10.3 g/l water (20°C), soluble in methanol, benzene, cyclohexane, and ethyl acetate. Naturally found in strawberries, storax resin, benzoin resin, tea leaves, Peruvian balsam, bay leaf oil, cinnamon oil, etc. Main Uses Commonly used in drug and fragrance synthesis. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is an intermediate for the central skeletal muscle relaxant mephenesin. This product has a sweet floral aroma and sweet confectionery scent, with a fresh and pleasant melon and fruit fragrance when diluted. Naturally present in strawberries, storax resin, benzoin resin, tea leaves, bay leaf oil, etc. It is designated as a temporarily permitted food flavoring agent in China's GB2760-86. GB 2760-1996 also lists it as a temporarily permitted food flavoring agent. Mainly used to formulate peach, apricot, plum, watermelon, plum, strawberry, and nut flavors such as walnut and hazelnut. Packaging: 200KG/drum Content: ≥ 99.0%