2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%

Description

CAS: 122-99-6 | C8H10O2 | 138.166 g/mol

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.

Specifications

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

• 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%
• Refractive Index: 1.537
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅O(CH₂)₂OH
• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	204-589-7
RTECSNumber	KM0350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only