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)
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.
Parameters
| Property | Value |
| Melting point | -27 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.21 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg (58 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.5317(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2858 | PHENETHYL ALCOHOL |
| Fp | 216 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Miscible with chloroform. |
| pka | 15.17±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| PH | 6-7 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Odor | floral odor of roses |
| Odor Type | floral |
| biological source | synthetic |
| explosive limit | 1.4-11.9%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 20 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,7224 |
| JECFA Number | 987 |
| BRN | 19057373 |
| Dielectric constant | 13.0（20℃） |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | FRAGRANCE |
| InChI | 1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2 |
| InChIKey | WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | OCCc1ccccc1 |
| LogP | 1.50 |
| Surface tension | 39.43mN/m at 298.15K |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 60-12-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzeneethanol(60-12-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzeneethanol (60-12-8) |
Safety Information
| Item | Details |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 21/22-36/38-36-22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-28-36/37-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | 2810 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | SG7175000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 410 °C |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 6.1 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29062990 |
| Storage Class | 10 – Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral Eye Irrit. 2 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 60-12-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 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, antimicrobial agents, organic synthesis, preservatives, and food additives.
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