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2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%
CAS: 122-99-6 | C8H10O2 | 138.166 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1078630
Description
2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, propanol and propylene glycol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
2-Phenoxyethanol | |
11°C to 14°C | |
1.102 g/mL | |
121°C (249°F) | |
C8H10O2 | |
C6H5O(CH2)2OH | |
250 g | |
14,7257 | |
Miscible with water,ethanol,propanol and propylene glycol. | |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO | |
138.166 | |
CHEBI:64275 | |
94% |
122-99-6 | |
Colorless | |
245°C | |
94% | |
1.537 | |
MFCD00002857 | |
1364011 | |
phenoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenyl cellosolve, ethanol, 2-phenoxy, phenoxytol, phenoxethol, phenoxetol, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, phenoxyethyl alcohol, 1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane | |
QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-phenoxyethanol | |
31236 | |
138.17 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
122-99-6 | |
138.166 | |
QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
31236 | |
2-phenoxyethanol |
C8H10O2 | |
MFCD00002857 | |
phenoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenyl cellosolve, ethanol, 2-phenoxy, phenoxytol, phenoxethol, phenoxetol, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, phenoxyethyl alcohol, 1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane | |
CHEBI:64275 | |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P501c
H302-H319
EINECSNumber : 204-589-7
RTECSNumber : KM0350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only