PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL

Appearance

Clear colorless viscous liquid

Function

Is a common ingredient in flavors, particularly when the taste of rose is desired. Phenethyl alcohol is found in extract of rose, carnation, hyacinth, Aleppo pine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, geranium, neroli, and champaca. 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.

Synonyms

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol FCC; Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol Frag. Grade; beta-Hydroxyethylbenzene; 2-Phenethyl Alcohol; Benzyl Carbinol; 2-Phenethanol; 1-Phenyl-2-ethanol

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, with container tightly sealed.

Industries

Food & bev.
cosmetics

Product Classes

Flavors
essential oils
preservatives/antimicrobials

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: UN 2810, TOXIC LIQUIDS, ORGANIC, N. O. S., ( PHENYLETHYL ALCOHOL ), 6.1, III, NA ERG# 153
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 216 øF
Melting Point: -27 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 122.16 g/mol