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2-Phenylethanol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl alcohol, Benzylcarbinol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H10O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
200-456-2
NACRES:
NA.22

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vapor pressure

0.08 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

410 °C

potency

2230 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
300-2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.4-11.9 % (v/v)

pH

6-7 (20 °C, 20 g/L in H2O)

bp

219 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-27 °C

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form

liquid

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form

liquid

form

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mp

-27 °C

mp

19-20 °C (lit.)

mp

−27 °C (lit.)

mp

19-20 °C

bp

219 °C/1013 hPa

bp

204 °C/745 mmHg (lit.)

bp

219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)

bp

204 °C/745 mmHg

storage temp.

2-30°C

storage temp.

-

storage temp.

-

storage temp.

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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).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.019 - 1.020
Identity (IR): passes test

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup


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