Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
2-phenylethanol
CAS Number
60-12-8
EC Number
200-456-2
FEMA Number
FEMA 2858
What is 2-phenylethanol?
2-Phenylethanol (CAS 60-12-8), also known as phenethyl alcohol and phenyl ethyl alcohol (FEMA 2858), is a naturally occurring aromatic alcohol with a characteristic rose-like scent.
Where is 2-phenylethanol used?
- Food and beverage: FEMA-approved flavoring imparting floral rose notes in confectionery, baked goods and beverages
- Personal care and cosmetics: primary fragrance component
- Lotions, shampoos and liquid soaps: broad-spectrum preservative inhibiting bacterial and yeast growth
- Printing and packaging: solvent and additive in flexographic and gravure inks, supporting controlled drying and ink stability
- It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of fragrance compounds and phenethyl esters.
Good to know: Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications include FCC and natural-origin grades; technical-grade material is also available for industrial and ink formulation.
Other Names (Synonyms)
β-hydroxyethylbenzene|phenyl ethyl alcohol|phenethyl alcohol|beta-hydroxyethylbenzene|benzyl-methanol|benzyl ethyl alcohol|benzyl carbinol|2-phenylethyl alcohol
What are the physical properties of 2-phenylethanol?
Melting Point -27 °C
Boiling Point 218.2 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.0202 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 216 °F
Appearance colourless liquid
Color Clear colorless
Odor floral odor of roses
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 20 g/L (20 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 1 mm Hg ( 58 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.5317(lit.)
pH 6-7 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P 1.50
How is 2-phenylethanol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 2-phenylethanol?
HS Code 29062990
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1