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Phenoxyethanol
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Phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether primarily used as a preservative in cosmetic products and dermatological formulations. It also serves as a perfume fixative, a solvent for dyes, inks, resins and cellulose acetate, and an intermediate in organic synthesis. It has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.16. This chemical is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a Warning signal word. Molekula supplies Phenoxyethanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90027088
- CAS Number
- 122-99-6
- IUPAC Name
- 2-phenoxyethanol
- EC Number
- 204-589-7
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 138.16
- Exact Mass
- 138.0681
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO
- InChIKey
- QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-7-10-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
- PubChem CID
- 31236
Synonyms
- 2-Phenoxyethan-1-Ol
- 2-PHENOXYETHANOL
- Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-
- Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
- Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
- Phenoxethol
- Phenoxetol
- Phenoxytol
- Phenyl cellosolve
- Rose ether
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Oily liquid
- Odour
- Faint aromatic odor
- Melting Point
- 14 °C
- Boiling Point
- 245 °C
- Density
- 1.1 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 26 g/L at 20 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Freely soluble in alcohol, ether, and sodium hydroxide
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.0013 kPa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.534
- pKa
- pKa = 15.10
- log P (octanol/water)
- 1.16
Source: PubChem CID 31236 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phenoxyethanol used for?
Phenoxyethanol is primarily used as a preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations due to its effective antimicrobial properties.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Phenoxyethanol?
The chemical formula is C8H10O2 and the molecular weight is 138.16 g/mol.
How should Phenoxyethanol be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
Can Molekula supply Phenoxyethanol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Phenoxyethanol in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is the CAS number for Phenoxyethanol?
The CAS number for Phenoxyethanol is 122-99-6.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.