Phenethyl alcohol

CAS Number: 60-12-8
Chemical Formula: C8H10O
Synonyms:
RARECHEM AL BD 0140
PHENYL ETHYL ALCHOL
PHENYL ETHYL ALCOHOL
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Product Details

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Phenylethyl alcohol is a high‑boiling primary aromatic alcohol featuring a classic rose‑like scent. It contributes key organoleptic traits that influence the quality of wine, distilled spirits, and fermented foods. It naturally occurs in fresh beer and creates the delicate rose‑like aroma found in fully ripened cheese. As a commercially important flavoring agent, it is widely used in many foods including ice cream, gelatin, candy, pudding, chewing gum, and non‑alcoholic beverages. It is produced by yeast during fermentation via the breakdown of L‑phenylalanine or the metabolic processing of sugar-based materials.

As a pharmaceutical secondary standard for quality control applications, it offers pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturers a convenient, cost-effective alternative to preparing in-house working standards.Phenethyl alcohol

Parameters

PropertyValue
Melting point-27 °C (lit.)
Boiling point219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)
density1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density4.21 (vs air)
vapor pressure1 mm Hg (58 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.5317(lit.)
FEMA2858 | PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
Fp216 °F
storage temp.Store below +30°C.
solubilityMiscible with chloroform.
pka15.17±0.10(Predicted)
formLiquid
colorClear colorless
PH6-7 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odorfloral odor of roses
Odor Typefloral
biological sourcesynthetic
explosive limit1.4-11.9%(V)
Water Solubility20 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck14,7224
JECFA Number987
BRN19057373
Dielectric constant13.0(20℃)
Stability:Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsFRAGRANCE
InChI1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
InChIKeyWRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOCCc1ccccc1
LogP1.50
Surface tension39.43mN/m at 298.15K
CAS DataBase Reference60-12-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzeneethanol(60-12-8)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzeneethanol (60-12-8)

Safety Information

ItemDetails
Hazard CodesXn
Risk Statements21/22-36/38-36-22
Safety Statements26-28-36/37-36/37/39
RIDADR2810
WGK Germany1
RTECSSG7175000
Autoignition Temperature410 °C
TSCATSCA listed
HazardClass6.1
PackingGroupIII
HS Code29062990
Storage Class10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard ClassificationsAcute Tox. 4 Oral Eye Irrit. 2
Hazardous Substances Data60-12-8(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in rats: 1790 mg/kg (Jenner)

Product Application

Phenylethyl alcohol ranks among the most significant fragrance compounds in the aliphatic alcohol category both in quality and quantity. It is widely and heavily utilized as a fragrance ingredient. It is a staple component in rose‑type fragrance formulas and also appears in many other floral compositions. Thanks to its stability under alkaline conditions, it is especially suitable for soap perfumes. In addition, it can be applied in fragrances, epsilon-polylysine.html">antimicrobial agents, organic synthesis, preservatives, and food additives.

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