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8.07006

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Phenylethanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl alcohol, Benzylcarbinol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
200-456-2
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.08 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

410 °C

potency

2230 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
300-2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.4-11.9 % (v/v)

pH

6-7 (20 °C, 20 g/L in H2O)

bp

219 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-27 °C

transition temp

flash point 101.5 °C

density

1.02 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

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

InChI key

WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.019 - 1.020
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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


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