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Phenoxanol (3-methyl-5-phenylpentanol)

3-methyl-5-phenylpentan-1-ol

Phenoxanol, Mefrosol

Aromatic alcohol · C₁₂H₁₈O

Chemical structure of Phenoxanol (3-methyl-5-phenylpentanol)
2D structure PubChem / NCI CIR

Chemical info

CAS number CAS
55066-48-3
Molecular formula
C₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular weight
178.27 g/mol
Origin
Synthetic
Odor family
Floral
Note
Heart
Aroma
Fresh rose petal, slightly waxy; clean and tenacious.

History

Phenoxanol is IFF's trade name for 3-methyl-5-phenylpentan-1-ol, a rose alcohol stable in alkaline media.

In perfumery

Used to replace part of the phenylethyl alcohol in soap and detergent.

Connections

EvokesRose

Regulatory status

No specific limit
IFRA 51
No dedicated IFRA Standard in the IFRA library as of Amendment 51.
EU CosReg
No specific entry in Annex II or III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
EU allergen 2023/1545
Not on the list of fragrance allergens requiring labelling, including after Regulation (EU) 2023/1545.

Sources

  1. NCI/CADD Chemical Identifier Resolver, CAS 55066-48-3
  2. IFRA Standards Library, Amendments up to 51
  3. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text of 18.05.2026, Annexes II and III