3phenylpropanol
3-phenylpropanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₉H₁₂O. It belongs to the class of aromatic alcohols, characterized by a phenyl group (C₆H₅) attached to a three-carbon chain ending in a hydroxyl (–OH) functional group. This colorless, oily liquid is soluble in organic solvents but sparingly soluble in water. It exhibits a faint, pleasant odor reminiscent of hyacinths and has been identified as a minor component in some essential oils, such as those derived from hyacinths (*Hyacinthus orientalis*) and other floral sources.
Synthetically, 3-phenylpropanol can be produced through various methods, including the reduction of phenylpropanal or the hydrolysis
The compound is generally considered low in toxicity, though its safety in high concentrations or prolonged