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77861

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2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
60-12-8
Molecular Weight:
122.16
Beilstein:
1905732
EC Number:
200-456-2
MDL number:
MFCD00002886
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57652684
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

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.)

functional group

hydroxyl

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.

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).

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Pictograms

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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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

77861-250ML:
77861-1L:
77861-BULK:
77861-6X1L:
77861-VAR:

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Mengwan Li et al.
Biotechnology for biofuels, 14(1), 3-3 (2021-01-08)
2-phenylethanol (2-PE) is a rose-scented flavor and fragrance compound that is used in food, beverages, and personal care products. Compatibility with gasoline also makes it a potential biofuel or fuel additive. A biochemical process converting glucose or other fermentable sugars
Jeong-Eeh Lee et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 174, 115-122 (2019-06-05)
Benzene (B), toluene (T), ethylbenzene (E), o-, m- and p-xylene (o-, m-, p-X) are ubiquitous and frequently exposed to human throughout the environment. Previously published test methods for phenolic biomarkers are not sensitive enough to be detected in most general
Jaspreet Singh et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1831(4), 747-758 (2013-01-16)
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a peroxisomal disorder caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) that have been attributed to reduced peroxisomal VLCFA β-oxidation activity are the hallmark of the disease. Overexpression of
M M W Etschmann et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 59(1), 1-8 (2002-06-20)
2-Phenylethanol (2-PE) is an important flavour and fragrance compound with a rose-like odour. Most of the world's annual production of several thousand tons is synthesised by chemical means but, due to increasing demand for natural flavours, alternative production methods are
Noura Ahmed Hassan et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 213, 28-36 (2014-02-11)
Atherosclerosis is a major macrovascular complication of diabetes that increases the risks for myocardial infarction, stroke, and other vascular diseases. The effect of a selective 5-lipoxygenase enzyme inhibitor; caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on diabetes-induced atherosclerotic manifestations was investigated. Insulin
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