Applications
3-Phenyl-1-propanol has a natural fragrance with antimicrobial properties against bacteria and molds. It is used in combination with Heliotropin or Piperonal as a preservative for cosmetic products. Its ester derivatives are used as fragrance component in fresh flower compositions, like lilac, hyacinth and lily of the valley because of the balsamic odor character. It is also a useful biochemical for proteomics research.

Solubility
Not miscible in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.