Phenyl Hexanol (Phenoxanol)
SYNTHETIC INGREDIENT FOR PERFUMERY
Phenyl Hexanol, also known as Phenoxanol, is a medium-strength floral fragrance compound. Its odor profile features a transparent floral rose and muguet note with a subtle green undertone.
Despite its delicate floral scent, Phenoxanol provides a noticeable and long-lasting presence, outlasting phenylethyl alcohol in fragrance compositions.
š Manufacturer ā Firmenich
š Chemical name ā 3-methyl-5-phenylpentan-1-ol
š CAS NĀ° ā 55066-48-3
āļø MW ā 178.27 g/mol
š Odor type ā Floral
š Odor Strength ā Medium
šš¼ Odor Profile ā A transparent floral rose and muguet note with a slight green aspect
āļø Uses ā gives good effect at a low level (e.g. 1%) yet can be used with excellent results up to 20%. Because of its soft flowery note it can be used in all perfume types. Although not a strong material the presence of phenoxanol is noticeable throughout the fragrance. Extremely long lasting and more tenacious than phenylethyl alcohol.
