2-Phenylpropanol-1
Agent Name
2-Phenylpropanol-1
CAS Number
1123-85-9
Formula
C9-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-phenylpropane; 1-Propanol, 2-phenyl-; 2-Methyl-2-phenylethanol; 2-Phenylpropan-1-ol; 2-Phenylpropyl alcohol; Benzeneethanol, beta-methyl-; beta-Methylbenzeneethanol; beta-Methylphenethyl alcohol; beta-Phenylpropyl alcohol; Hydratropic alcohol; Hydratropyl alcohol; Phenethyl alcohol, beta-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Phenyl-1-propanol; 2-Phenylpropanol; [JECFA]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes changes in liver, bladder, and kidney weights, changes in erythrocyte count, normocytic anemia, and weight loss in 13-week oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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