2-phenylethanol, Reagent, 99.0+%, 100ml

US $88

  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Jun 17th
2-Phenylethanol, reagent, 99.0+%, 100ml CAS Number: 60-12-8 Linear Formula: C6H5CH2CH2OH Molecular Weight: 122.16 Phenethyl alcohol, or 2-phenylethanol, is the organic compound that consists of a phenethyl group (C6H5CH2CH2) group attached to OH. It is a colourless liquid that is slightly soluble in water (2 mL/100 mL H2O), but miscible with most organic solvents. It occurs widely in nature, being found in a variety of essential oils. It has a pleasant floral odor. Phenethyl alcohol is found in extract of rose, carnation, hyasinth, Aleppo pine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, geranium, neroli and champaca. It is also an autoantibiotic produced by the fungus Candida albicans. It is therefore a common ingredient in flavors and perfumery, particularly when the odor of rose is desired. It is used as an additive in cigarettes. It is also used as a preservative in soaps due to its stability in basic conditions. It is of interest due to its antimicrobial properties.

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