Amylcinnamyl Alcohol
molecular structure · PubChem
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
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the early 20th century as a fragrance ingredient designed to replicate cinnamon-like and floral notes. It became widely used in perfumery and cosmetics as a stable, synthetic alternative to natural cinnamon extracts.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR