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.
White solid lumps or crystalline powder.
M.P. 69°C. B.P. 285°C.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and
oils.
Pancoral,Eisai,Japan,1973
Biliary dyskinesia;Choleretic
ChEBI: Fenipentol is a member of benzenes.
Fenipentol can be produced by reduction of Valerophenone with
Sodium.
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.
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.
