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2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA107860B
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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.

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

Density

1.102

Boiling Point

245°C

Flash Point

121°C (249°F)

Assay Percent Range

94%

Refractive Index

1.537

Linear Formula

C6H5O(CH2)2OH

Quantity

1000 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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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

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