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Phenylethyl alcohol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
60-12-8
Molecular Weight:
122.16
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329750818
MDL number:
MFCD00002886
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1905732

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Product Name

Phenylethyl alcohol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

SMILES string

OCCc1ccccc1

InChI key

WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 58 °C)

API family

phenylethyl alcohol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

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.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Phenylethyl alcohol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
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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.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup

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