2-Phenylethanol
ALDRICH/77861 - ≥99.0% (GC)
Synonym: β-PEA; 2-Phenylethyl alcohol; Benzyl carbinol; PEA
CAS Number: 60-12-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
EC Number: 200-456-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002886
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| bp | 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1- |
| InChI key | WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −27 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | OCCc1ccccc1 |
| vapor density | 4.21 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 58 °C) |
| 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 ). |
| General description: | 2-Phenylethanol is an aromatic alcohol used as a flavoring agent in the cosmetic, perfume, and food industries. |
| Packaging: | 1 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36 |
| Safety Statements | 26-28-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 215.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 102 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| bp | 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −27 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |