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2-Phenylethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-456-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1905732
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

Quality Level

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

SMILES string

OCCc1ccccc1

InChI

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

InChI key

WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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

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).


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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

ppe

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



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Jeong-Eeh Lee et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 174, 115-122 (2019-06-05)
Benzene (B), toluene (T), ethylbenzene (E), o-, m- and p-xylene (o-, m-, p-X) are ubiquitous and frequently exposed to human throughout the environment. Previously published test methods for phenolic biomarkers are not sensitive enough to be detected in most general
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
Noura Ahmed Hassan et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 213, 28-36 (2014-02-11)
Atherosclerosis is a major macrovascular complication of diabetes that increases the risks for myocardial infarction, stroke, and other vascular diseases. The effect of a selective 5-lipoxygenase enzyme inhibitor; caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on diabetes-induced atherosclerotic manifestations was investigated. Insulin



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