P-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 536-60-7
A warm spicy note with a cumin and caraway character and a soft herbal facet. Leathery and natural, it adds a spicy depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Aromatic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 68 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 536-60-7 |
| INCI Name | Cuminol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 150.22 |
| IUPAC Name | (4-propan-2-ylphenyl)methanol |
| InChIKey | OIGWAXDAPKFNCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
alcol cuminico, benzenemethanol, 4-(1-methylethyl)-, benzyl alcohol, p-isopropyl-, cumic alcohol, p-cumic alcohol, cumin alcohol, cuminic alcohol, cuminol, cuminyl alcohol, cuminylalcohol, cumunyl alcohol, cumyl alcohol, p-cymen-7-ol, para-cymen-7-ol, 4-(1-methylethyl)benzene methanol, 4-(1-methylethyl)benzenemethanol, [4-( methylethyl)phenyl]methan-1-ol, [4-( propan-2-yl)phenyl]methanol, (4-propan-2-ylphenyl)methanol, 4-iso propyl benzyl alcohol, p-iso propyl benzyl alcohol, para-iso propyl benzyl alcohol, 4-iso propylbenzyl alcohol, p-iso propylbenzyl alcohol, para-iso propylbenzyl alcohol, (4-iso propylphenyl)methanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 247 °C |
| Melting Point | 28.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 107.22 °C |
| Density | 0.97000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.370 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, slightly; water, 1687 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.45 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.14 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.40 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.5 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.64 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.64 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.64 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.21 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 1.5 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.80 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.80 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.21 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.0 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 2.0 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 4.8 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.21 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.21 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.