Aroma
Mild floral odor, slightly green, woody-
barklike. One manufacturer classifies Fenipentol as
"Orris-like".
Useful as a fixative in Lilac or as a modifierfixative for compositions where Linalool is
present.
Physical properties
White solid lumps or crystalline powder.
M.P. 69°C. B.P. 285°C.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils.
Originator
Pancoral,Eisai,Japan,1973
Uses
Biliary dyskinesia;Choleretic
Definition
ChEBI: Fenipentol is a member of benzenes.
Production Methods
Fenipentol can be produced by reduction of Valerophenone with
Sodium.
Manufacturing Process
The 1-phenylpentanol-(1) may be prepared in any convenient manner.
Benzaldehyde may be reacted with n-butyl-magnesium bromide, and after
purification 1-phenyl-pentanol-(1) is obtained in the form of a colorless oil at
room temperature.
Therapeutic Function
Choleretic
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion and subcutaneous routes. An
experimental teratogen. Other experimental
reproductive effects. Stimulates the
production of bile by the liver. When heated
to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
