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Basic Information
Product Name: Phenethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 60-12-8
Alias: 2-Phenylethanol, Benzyl carbinol
Molecular Formula: C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
IUPAC Name: 2-phenylethan-1-ol
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aromatic aliphatic primary alcohol
- Structural Features: Benzene ring connected to ethyl alcohol side chain; natural rose fragrance, hydroxyl group has weak reactivity, good solubilizing and bacteriostatic properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Soft natural rose floral aroma
- Melting Point: -27 °C
- Boiling Point: 219 °C
- Flash Point: 102 °C (closed cup)
- Density (20℃): 1.020 g/cm3
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, propylene glycol, vegetable oils and most organic solvents
- Stability: Stable under normal sealed storage; resistant to weak acid and neutral conditions; easy to form ester with carboxylic acids; discoloration under strong oxidants and long-term intense light
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
- Chemical synthesis: Friedel-Crafts reaction of benzene and ethylene oxide, hydrogenation of styrene oxide
- Natural extraction: Distillation from rose essential oil
Main Applications
- Fragrance raw material: Core rose fragrance spice for perfume, daily fragrance, essence for food and tobacco
- Cosmetic preservative: Mild broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent, commonly used in skincare, shampoo, mask formulas
- Pharmaceutical excipient: Solubilizer and flavor corrector for oral liquid preparations
- Organic synthesis intermediate: Raw material for phenethyl ester, phenethyl amine derivatives
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Personal Protection
Organic vapor mask, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated workshop
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed container, cool dark ventilated warehouse; isolate strong oxidants and strong acids
Transportation
General fine chemical, low volatility weakly flammable liquid; avoid high temperature and direct sunlight
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
- Water content: ≤0.1%
- Chroma (Pt-Co): ≤10
- Acid value: ≤1.0 mgKOH/g
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 60-12-8 |
| Product Name | Phenethyl alcohol |
| Synonym | 2-Phenylethanol, Benzyl carbinol |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 122.16 |
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquid with rose scent |
| Boiling Point | 219°C |
| Flash Point | 102°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohols and oils |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dark storage, away from oxidants |
| Hazard Property | Mild irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Rose essence spice, cosmetic mild preservative, pharmaceutical solubilizer, synthetic intermediate |
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