Amylcinnamyl Alcohol

AKA: 2-Benzylideneheptanol, Alpha-Pentylcinnamyl alcohol, 2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, 2-benzylideneheptan-1-ol, 101-85-9, Alpha-Amylcinnamyl alcohol, (2Z)-2-benzylideneheptan-1-ol, 943517-69-9
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from cinnamyl alcohol and amyl alcohol or their precursors through organic synthesis reactions. Produced via condensation or coupling reactions of these alcohols using catalysts and chemical processes.
2-Pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol
Solubility insoluble in water
Formula
C14H20O
Mol. Weight
204.31
CAS #
101-85-9
Form
Liquid
State
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid, light floral note
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Strengthens Barrier
Adds pleasant scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
CIR review terminated (2006)
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR