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HYDROCINNAMYL FORMATE

3-Phenylpropyl formate is a member of benzenes.

Molecular structure

Definition

3-Phenylpropyl formate is a member of benzenes.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 6R8500G08Y · registered name 3-PHENYLPROPYL FORMATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
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Names & identifiers

HYDROCINNAMYL FORMATEINCIBenzenepropanol, formateSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
104-64-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
203-222-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID40861713
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID90810599
IUPAC
3-Phenylpropyl formate
Molecular formula
C10H12O2
Molecular weight
164.204 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, pleasant, sweet, floral-herbaceous odour
Boiling point
238.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 238 °C
Solubility
insoluble in water · miscible (in ethanol)
Density
1.012-1.019

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient3
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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