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4-Phenyl-3-Buten-2-Ol

Aroma Chemical CAS 17488-65-2

A sweet fruity floral note with a soft balsamic character.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Balsamic
Descriptor 2 Floral
Descriptor 3 Fruity

Identification

CAS Number17488-65-2
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H12O
Mol. Weight148.20
IUPAC Name4-phenylbut-3-en-2-ol
InChIKeyZIJWGEHOVHJHKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

3-buten-2-ol, 4-phenyl-, homo cinnamyl alcohol, 4-phenyl but-3-en-2-ol, (E)-4-phenyl qbut-3-en-2-ol, 4-phenylbut-3-en-2-ol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 140 °C @ 12 mmHg
Flash Point 122.22 °C
Density 1.00600
Refractive Index 1.55800
Vapor Pressure 0.004000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 2.043
Solubility alcohol; water, 2935 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless clear oily liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.22 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.066 %
Category 3 Eye products 1.3 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 1.2 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.32 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.32 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.32 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.32 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.73 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 2.5 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 2.5 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.13 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 2.4 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 8.7 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 8.7 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 4.8 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 4.8 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization

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