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Ethylene glycol monobenzyl ether

CAS 622-08-2
EC 210-719-3
Formula C9H12O2
MW 152.19 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPrinting & Packaging Preservation & BiocideFlavoring & AcidulantUV Protection & StabilizationSolvent & Carrier

Description

Ethylene Glycol Monobenzyl Ether (CAS 622-08-2), also known as Benzyl Cellosolve, Benzyl Glycol, and 2-Benzyloxyethanol, is a benzyl-functionalized glycol ether with the molecular formula C9H12O2. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under EC number 210-719-3.

In personal care formulations, it functions as a solvent carrier that improves fragrance diffusion and enhances preservative efficacy by disrupting microbial cell membranes. In coatings and printing inks, it acts as a coalescing solvent and UV stabilizer, slowing photodegradation of pigments and binder systems.

This material is supplied as an industrial-grade liquid and falls under REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. It is classified under HS code 29052900 for customs purposes. Packaging formats typically include drums and IBCs; buyers should confirm grade specifications and SDS documentation prior to procurement.

Physical Properties

Melting Point <-75 °C
Boiling Point 256 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.0640 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 110 °C
Appearance Colorless to light yellow liqui
Color Clear colorless
Odor mild rose
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 4.282g/L(23 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 7.3hPa at 25℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.521(lit.)
Log P 1.01 at 25℃

Safety & Handling (Learn More)

Danger GHS07 GHS05
H
H302H315H318H319H335
P
P261P264P270P271P280P317P319P321P330P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code 29052900
WGK (Germany) 3

Other Names

2-phenylmethoxyethanolBENZYL GLYCOLBenzylcelosolvBenzyloxyethanolBENZYL CELLOSOLVE2-BenzyloxyethanolRARECHEM AL BD 06282-(Benzyloxy)ethanol

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