beta-Methylphenethyl alcohol

Description

β-Methylphenethyl alcohol has a faint, aromatic odor reminiscent of hyacinth. May be prepared by reduction of the corresponding aldehyde with zinc and acetic acid and subsequent saponification of the sodium salt; two optically active isomers (d- and l-) are known.

Chemical properties

CLEAR LIQUID

Chemical properties

β-Methylphenethyl alcohol has a faint odor reminiscent of hyacinth.

The Uses of beta-Methylphenethyl alcohol

2-Phenyl-1-propanol was used to study the synergism between enzyme catalysis and microwave irradiation.

Preparation

By reduction of the corresponding aldehyde with zinc and acetic acid and subsequent saponification of the sodium salt; two optically active isomers (d- and l-) are known

Production Methods

2-Phenyl-1-propanol is made by the catalytic hydrogenation of 2-phenylpropanal. It is used as a component of fragrances and as a food flavoring agent.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Phenyl-1-propanol is a member of benzenes.

What are the applications of Application

beta-Methylphenethyl alcohol is occasionally used in flavor compositions, usually as a tract component in Berry, Melon, Honey and Nut compositions, or in rare floral flavor types. Its taste is rather heavy-sweet, woody-floral, but pleasant in concentrations below 20 ppm. Common use level is 0.5 to 1.5 ppm.

General Description

The mass spectra of 2-phenyl-1-propanol was studied by positive- and negative-ion-fast atom bombardment-mass spectrometric ionization technique.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified