p-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol

At a glance

Synthetic p‑isopropylbenzyl alcohol is a benzylic aromatic alcohol with a sweet, mildly floral‑woody nuance, commonly used as a gentle fixative and note enhancer in modern perfumery.

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Category

⚗️ Synthetic

Origin

synthetic production

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Chemical family

Alcohol

CAS number

536-60-7

Structure

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Profile

floral, fresh, slightly sweet

IFRA status

Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "p-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol", CAS 536-60-7)