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Phenoxyethanol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Phenylglycol

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Linear Formula:
C6H5OCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
122-99-6
Molecular Weight:
138.16
Beilstein:
1364011
MDL number:
MFCD00002857
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820065
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

phenoxyethanol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

bp

244-246 °C

mp

11-13 °C

density

1.107 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCCOc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-7-10-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

InChI key

QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Phenoxyethanol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

258.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

126 °C - closed cup

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