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2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): β-PEA, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl carbinol, PEA
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 60-12-8
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• Beilstein: 1905732
• EC Number: 200-456-2
• MDL number: MFCD00002886
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57652684
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 4.21 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 58 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.5317 (lit.)
• bp: 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −27 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OCCc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
• InChI key: WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Phenylethanol is an aromatic alcohol used as a flavoring agent in the cosmetic, perfume, and food industries.

Application

• The bacteriostatic activity of 2-phenylethanol derivatives correlates with membrane binding affinity: This study examines how the bacteriostatic properties of 2-phenylethanol derivatives are influenced by their affinity for binding to membranes, providing insights into their antimicrobial effectiveness (IS Kleinwächter et al., 2021).
• Anti-depressive-like effect of 2-phenylethanol inhalation in mice: This study explores the neuropsychological effects of inhaling 2-phenylethanol, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for depression (H Ueno et al., 2019).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 215.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 102 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves