2-Phenoxyethanol
CAS Number: 122-99-6
Chemical Formula: C8H10O2
Synonyms: Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether，Phenyl Cellosolve，Phenyl Glycol
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPHENYL ETHER FOR SYN
Appearance: viscous liquid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
2-Phenoxyethanol is an organic glycol ether compound widely applied in dermatological items like skin creams and sunscreens. It presents as a colorless oily liquid and acts as a bactericide, often used together with quaternary ammonium compounds. It serves as a preservative across cosmetics, vaccines, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Chemical Properties
| Parameter | Value |
| Melting point | 11-13 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 247 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.102 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.01 mm Hg (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.539 |
| FEMA | 4620 |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | soluble, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow |
| pka | 14.36±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 1.109 (20/4℃) |
| Odor | Faint aromatic odor |
| PH Range | 7 at 10 g/l at 23 °C |
| PH | 7 (10g/l, H2O, 23℃) |
| explosive limit | 1.4-9.0%(V) |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Water Solubility | 30 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,7257 |
| BRN | 1364011 |
| InChIKey | QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 1.2 at 23℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 122-99-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Phenoxyethanol(122-99-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether (122-99-6) |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 22-36-R36-R22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-S26 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | KM0350000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 535 °C DIN 51794 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29094990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 122-99-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1850 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
Product Application
2-Phenoxyethanol is a broad-spectrum preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal and germicidal characteristics. It shows a low sensitization rate in leave-on cosmetic products. It can be used at 0.5–2.0% concentrations, either alone or blended with other preservatives like sorbic acid or parabens. It also functions as a solvent in aftershaves, facial and hair lotions, shampoos and various skin care creams, and can be derived from phenol.
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