Functions
Fragrance
Masking agent
Perfuming
CAS Number(s)
3391-86-4
EINECS number(s)
222-226-0
Amylvinyl Carbinol is a natural substance made from plant material exclusively by physical methods, a colorless, oily liquid with herbaceous, mushroom-like, earthy, and sweet odor. It is used as a fragrance, food flavoring (intense mushroom), and pesticide.
Amylvinyl Carbinol is a safe ingredient that naturally occurs in mushrooms, tomato, beef, chicken, lavender essential oil, bay essential oil, and malt. It is insoluble in water, and soluble in ethanol.
Synonyms
1-octen-3-ol
Octen-3-ol
1-, 3-octenol
amyl vinyl carbinol
n-pentyl vinyl carbinol
Matsuke alcohol
Mushroom alcohol
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