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2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, propanol and propylene glycol.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 122-99-6
Molecular Formula C8H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 138.166
MDL Number MFCD00002857
InChI Key QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym phenoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenyl cellosolve, ethanol, 2-phenoxy, phenoxytol, phenoxethol, phenoxetol, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, phenoxyethyl alcohol, 1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
PubChem CID 31236
ChEBI CHEBI:64275
IUPAC Name 2-phenoxyethanol
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO

Specifications

Melting Point 11°C to 14°C
Color Colorless
Density 1.102 g/mL
Boiling Point 245°C
Flash Point 121°C (249°F)
Assay Percent Range 94%
Linear Formula C6H5O(CH2)2OH
Refractive Index 1.537
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1364011
Merck Index 14,7257
Solubility Information Miscible with water,ethanol,propanol and propylene glycol.
Formula Weight 138.17
Percent Purity 94%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Phenoxyethanol
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Safety and Handling

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  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

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