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2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

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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
PubChem Substance ID:
57652684
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

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.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 - H319

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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