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1. Basic Info
Name: 2-Phenoxyethanol
Alias: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS No.: 122-99-6
Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless clear viscous oily liquid
- Odor: Mild faint rose-like floral odor
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, acetone, glycerin, propylene glycol, most cosmetic oils
- Melting Point: -2 ℃
- Boiling Point: 245 ℃
- Density (20℃): 1.105–1.110 g/cm3
- Refractive Index nD20: 1.534–1.536
- Flash Point: 121 ℃
- Hygroscopy: Slightly hygroscopic
- Volatility: Low volatility, long-lasting effect
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Contains benzene ring, ether linkage and terminal hydroxyl group, dual hydrophilic-lipophilic structure
- Esterification: Terminal hydroxyl reacts with organic acids to generate phenoxyethanol ester derivatives
- Ether stability: Ether bond stable under neutral/weak acid/weak alkali; high temperature concentrated strong acid can break ether bond
- Antibacterial activity: Inhibit gram-positive/gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold, broad-spectrum preservative effect
- Thermal stability: Stable below 200 ℃; above 260 ℃ thermal cracking occurs
- Oxidation resistance: Not easy to oxidize and discolor under normal storage
- Compatibility: Excellent compatibility with all cosmetic raw materials, surfactants; avoid long-term high temperature mixing with strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
1. Cosmetic Preservative (Core Application)
- Broad-spectrum low-irritation preservative for facial cream, essence, mask, shampoo, body wash, sunscreen
- Replace paraben preservatives, cooperate with ethylhexylglycerin to enhance antibacterial efficiency
2. Daily Chemical & Fragrance Raw Material
- Fragrance fixative for perfume, aromatherapy oil, slow down fragrance volatilization
- Solubilizer for oil-soluble essence in water-based formulations
3. Pharmaceutical Auxiliary
- Antiseptic bacteriostatic agent for external ointment, lotion, eye care preparations
- Solubilizer for fat-soluble pharmaceutical active ingredients
4. Organic Synthetic Intermediate
Raw material for synthesizing phenoxyethanol ester spices, pesticide intermediates
5. Ink & Coating Slow-Drying Solvent
High-boiling solvent for water-based ink, textile printing paste, improve leveling performance
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 122-99-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.16 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent viscous liquid |
| GC Purity | Cosmetic Grade ≥99.0%; Pharma Grade ≥99.5% |
| Acid Value | ≤0.1 mgKOH/g |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.10% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤10 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | Cosmetic/Pharma grade ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum / 25kg plastic barrel |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; isolate direct sunlight and oxidants |
| Transportation Rule | Cosmetic raw material liquid, sealed anti-leakage packaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
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