| Identification | More | [Name]
Fenipentol | [CAS]
583-03-9 | [Synonyms]
1-PHENYL-1-PENTANOL
ALPHA-BUTYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
AURORA KA-6945
N-BUTYLPHENYLCARBINOL
1-Hydroxy-1-phenylpentane
1-Pentanol, 1-phenyl-
1-Phenyl-1-hydroxypentane
1-Phenylpentanol
alpha-butyl-benzenemethano
alpha-Butylbenzenemethanol
alpha-butyl-benzylalcoho
Benzenemethanol, alpha-butyl-
Benzyl alcohol, alpha-butyl-
fenipentol
Pancoral
PC 1
pc1
PH BC
phbc
Phenylbutylcarbinol | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-493-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C11H16O | [MDL Number]
MFCD00021935 | [Molecular Weight]
164.24 | [MOL File]
583-03-9.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [RTECS ]
DN8780000 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
2906.29.6000 | [Safety Profile]
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion and subcutaneous routes. An
experimental teratogen. Other experimental
reproductive effects. Stimulates the
production of bile by the liver. When heated
to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Physical properties]
White solid lumps or crystalline powder.
M.P. 69°C. B.P. 285°C.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils. | [Originator]
Pancoral,Eisai,Japan,1973 | [Uses]
Biliary dyskinesia;Choleretic | [Definition]
ChEBI: Fenipentol is a member of benzenes. | [Production Methods]
Fenipentol can be produced by reduction of Valerophenone with
Sodium. | [Manufacturing Process]
The 1-phenylpentanol-(1) may be prepared in any convenient manner.
Benzaldehyde may be reacted with n-butyl-magnesium bromide, and after
purification 1-phenyl-pentanol-(1) is obtained in the form of a colorless oil at
room temperature. | [Therapeutic Function]
Choleretic | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 5187, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)81559-8 |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Aroma]
Mild floral odor, slightly green, woody-
barklike. One manufacturer classifies Fenipentol as
"Orris-like".
Useful as a fixative in Lilac or as a modifierfixative for compositions where Linalool is
present. |
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