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77861

2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

β-PEA, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl carbinol, PEA

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
60-12-8
Molecular Weight:
122.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57652684
EC Number:
200-456-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1905732
MDL number:
MFCD00002886

Product Name

2-Phenylethanol, ≥99.0% (GC)

InChI key

WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

SMILES string

OCCc1ccccc1

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 58 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.5317 (lit.)

bp

219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−27 °C (lit.)

density

1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl
phenyl

Quality Level

100

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Application

  • The bacteriostatic activity of 2-phenylethanol derivatives correlates with membrane binding affinity: This study examines how the bacteriostatic properties of 2-phenylethanol derivatives are influenced by their affinity for binding to membranes, providing insights into their antimicrobial effectiveness (IS Kleinwächter et al., 2021).
  • Anti-depressive-like effect of 2-phenylethanol inhalation in mice: This study explores the neuropsychological effects of inhaling 2-phenylethanol, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for depression (H Ueno et al., 2019).

General description

2-Phenylethanol is an aromatic alcohol used as a flavoring agent in the cosmetic, perfume, and food industries.

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GHS07

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hcodes

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup

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Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Recent advances in biotechnological production of 2-phenylethanol
Hua, et al.
Biotechnology Advances, 29, 654-660 (2011)
Mengwan Li et al.
Biotechnology for biofuels, 14(1), 3-3 (2021-01-08)
2-phenylethanol (2-PE) is a rose-scented flavor and fragrance compound that is used in food, beverages, and personal care products. Compatibility with gasoline also makes it a potential biofuel or fuel additive. A biochemical process converting glucose or other fermentable sugars
Advances in 2-phenylethanol production from engineered microorganisms
Wang, et al.
Biotechnology Advances, 37, 403-409 (2019)
Jaspreet Singh et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1831(4), 747-758 (2013-01-16)
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a peroxisomal disorder caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) that have been attributed to reduced peroxisomal VLCFA β-oxidation activity are the hallmark of the disease. Overexpression of
Dongliang Hua et al.
Biotechnology advances, 29(6), 654-660 (2011-05-24)
2-Phenylethanol (2-PE) is an important aromatic alcohol with a rose-like fragrance. It has been widely applied in the cosmetic, perfume, and food industries and is mainly produced by chemical synthesis. An alternative method for the production of natural flavors and
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