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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

β-PEA, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl carbinol, PEA

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
Beilstein:
1905732
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

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

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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).

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Hazard Statements

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

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Advances in 2-phenylethanol production from engineered microorganisms
Wang, et al.
Biotechnology Advances, 37, 403-409 (2019)
Recent advances in biotechnological production of 2-phenylethanol
Hua, et al.
Biotechnology Advances, 29, 654-660 (2011)
Mengwan Li et al.
Biotechnology for biofuels, 14(1), 3-3 (2021-01-08)
2-phenylethanol (2-PE) is a rose-scented flavor and fragrance compound that is used in food, beverages, and personal care products. Compatibility with gasoline also makes it a potential biofuel or fuel additive. A biochemical process converting glucose or other fermentable sugars
Jeong-Eeh Lee et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 174, 115-122 (2019-06-05)
Benzene (B), toluene (T), ethylbenzene (E), o-, m- and p-xylene (o-, m-, p-X) are ubiquitous and frequently exposed to human throughout the environment. Previously published test methods for phenolic biomarkers are not sensitive enough to be detected in most general
Jaspreet Singh et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1831(4), 747-758 (2013-01-16)
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