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InventoryRef 7970715/10/2010

PHENYLPROPANOL

3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

PHENYLPROPANOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 122-97-4
CAS 122-97-4CAS 1335-12-2PubChem CID 31234

Benzenepropanol

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

IUPAC name
3-phenylpropan-1-ol
Molecular formula
C9H12O
Molecular weight
136.19 g/mol
Exact mass
136.088815002 Da
XLogP3
1.9
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

3-PHENYL-1-PROPANOL3-Phenylpropanol3-Phenylpropyl alcohol3-BenzenepropanolHydrocinnamic alcohol3-Phenyl-n-propanol1-Propanol, 3-phenyl-Benzylethyl alcohol
16 more reported names
gamma-Phenylpropanol1-Hydroxy-3-phenylpropaneDihydrocinnamal alcoholFEMA No. 2885U04IC2765CNSC-16942RefChem:916891204-587-6Hydrocinnamyl alcoholPhenylpropyl alcohol(3-Hydroxypropyl)benzene3-Phenylpropanol-1dihydrocinnamyl alcohol.gamma.-Phenylpropanol3-Phenyl-1-propanol (natural).gamma.-Phenylpropyl alcohol
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match31234

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 1996) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H314 (11.5%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H315 (88.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (10.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H319 (87.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P264, P264+P265, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1996 reports by companies from 13 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 1996 reports by companies.; There are 12 notifications provided by 1995 of 1996 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Fire Rating: 1 - Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur. Materials require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Instability Rating: 1 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable but that can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Toxicity Summary: IDENTIFICATION AND USE: 3-Phenylpropanol is a colorless liquid. It smells like hyacinths and tastes similar to apricot. It occurs in many fruits and berries, cinnamon and some types of balsam. 3-Phenylpropanol occurs in tobacco smoke. 3-Phenylpropanol is typically used as a perfume for applications such as antiperspirants, creams-lotions, lipsticks, talcum powder, tablet soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, bath/shower gel, detergent powder, liquid detergent, fabric softener, candles, incense. Also used in blossom compositions for balsamic and oriental notes. It is not registered for current pesticide use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: In a multicenter study, 218 fragrance sensitive patients with proven contact dermatitis were patch tested. Reactions (0.9%) in fragrance sensitive patients were observed with 3-phenylpropanol at 5% in petrolatum. ANIMAL STUDIES: In rats dosed orally with 3-phenylpropanol at dose levels of 1.31, 2.56 and 5.0 g/kg/bw deaths occurred within the first 2 days. The clinical signs observed were slight lethargy Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 4.5 was calculated in fish for 3-phenylpropanol(SRC), using a log Kow of 1.88(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 71(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 3-phenylpropanol is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 3-phenylpropanol from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given a measured Henry's Law constant of <5.6X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(3). Even though the extrapolated vapor pressure is low environmentally at standard temperature and pressure, 0.0234 mm Hg at 25 °C(5), there is a detectable odor; therefore, 3-phenylpropanol may volatilize from dry soil(SRC). Utilizing the Zahn-Wellens test, 100% biodegradation was reached in 4 days(6) indicating that biodegradation is an important environmental fate procession soil(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 71(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 3-phenylpropanol is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected(3) based upon a measured Henry's Law constant of <5.6X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(4). According to a classification scheme(5), an estimated BCF of 4.5(SRC), from its log Kow of 1.88(6) and a regression-derived equation(2), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Utilizing the Zahn-Wellens test, 100% biodegradation was reached in 4 days(7) indicating that biodegradation is an important environmental fate process in water(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 3-phenylpropanol, which has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 0.0234 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 3-phenylpropanol is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 1.4 days(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 1.2X1-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) (that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). 3-Phenylpropanol does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(4) and, therefore, is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Inventory details for PHENYLPROPANOL

INCI name

PHENYLPROPANOL

Description

3-Phenylpropan-1-ol; Phenethyl carbinol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79707
Imported identity
PHENYLPROPANOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
1335-12-2 / 122-97-4
EC
215-621-4 / 204-587-6
Restriction
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Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SOLVENT
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#20749 · PHENYLPROPANOL

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PIG PLACENTA WATERHUMECTANT; SOLVENT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
POLY 1,2-BUTANEDIOL-6 PROPYLENE GLYCOLSOLVENT
POLY(1,2-BUTANEDIOL)-6 PROPYLENE GLYCOLSOLVENT

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How PHENYLPROPANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

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