CAS 122-99-6

Phenoxyethanol

Description:

Phenoxyethanol, with the CAS number 122-99-6, is an aromatic ether commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products due to its antimicrobial properties. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint rose-like odor. This compound is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether, making it versatile for various formulations. Phenoxyethanol is known for its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold, which helps extend the shelf life of products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to a certain limit, although some individuals may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions. Additionally, it has been evaluated for its safety in various regulatory contexts, including the European Union and the United States, where it is permitted in specific applications. Its chemical structure consists of a phenolic group attached to an ethylene glycol moiety, contributing to its functional properties in formulations.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C8H10O2/c9-6-7-10-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

InChI key: InChIKey=QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(CCO)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• (2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzene
• 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane
• 2-Fenoxietanol
• 2-Hydroxyethyl Phenyl Ether
• 2-Pe
• 2-Phenoxy Ethanol
• 2-Phenoxyethyl alcohol
• Acticide PHE
• Aethylenglykol-Monophenylaether
• Agrisol PX 401
• Arosol
• Beta-Phenoxyethyl Alcohol
• Dalpad A
• Dowanol Ep
• Dowanol Eph
• Emeressence 1160
• Emery 6705
• Ethane-1,2-Diol-1,1'-Oxydibenzene (1:1)
• Ethanol, 2-phenoxy
• Ether, 2-Hydroxyethyl Phenyl
• Ethyl glycol, monophenyl ether
• Ethylene glycol mono phenyl ether
• Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
• Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
• Ethyleneglycolmonophenylether
• Euxyl K 400
• Euxyl PE 90120
• Glycol Ether EPh
• Glycol Monophenyl Ether
• H 4644
• Hisolve EPH
• Hysolve Eph
• JS-EPh
• Kafurekuto PE 1
• Neolone Ph 100
• Newpol EFP
• Nsc 1864
• PHE
• PHE (alcohol)
• Phe-G
• Phe-S
• Phenova
• Phenoxethol
• Phenoxetol
• Phenoxy Ethanol
• Phenoxyehtyl Alcohol/Arosol
• Phenoxyethanol
• Phenoxyethanol SP
• Phenoxyethyl alcohol
• Phenoxyl ethanol
• Phenoxytol
• Phenyl Glycol
• Phenyl cellosolve
• Phenylmonoglycol Ether
• Plastilit DS 3431
• Protectol PE
• Rgp 55
• Rokafenol F 1
• Rose Ether
• Sepicide LD
• Ultrasolve P 240A
• b-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether
• β-Phenoxyethanol
• β-Phenoxyethyl alcohol
• 2-Phenoxyethanol
• 2-Fenoxyethanol
• PHENYLGLYCOL
• 2-Hydroxyethylphenylether
• MONOPHENYL GLYCOL
• PHENOXYETHANOLUM
• 1-hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane[qr]
• 2-hydroxyethylphenylether[qr]
• DOWANOL(TM) EPH
• 3-ETHYL-2-HEPTANOL

2-Phenoxyethanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 122-99-6

Applications 2-Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and is also used as an anesthetic in aquaculture and fisheries.
References Pillai, R., et. al.: Cosmet. Technol., 16, 25 (2013); Ghanawi, J., et. al.: Aquac. Res., 44, 359 (2013)

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: TR-P297900

Phenoxyethanol

CAS: 122-99-6

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It is a glycol ether with a phenolic hydroxyl group that has been shown to have antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Phenoxyethanol has been found to be effective at concentrations between 0.1% and 1%, with an optimum concentration of 0.2%. It can be used as a disinfectant for wastewater treatment plants as well as in animal feedlots and animal housing facilities. Phenoxyethanol is also toxic to blood cells and can cause damage to cell nuclei when used at higher concentrations (>0.5%). The levels of phenoxyethanol in the environment are typically low (0.01 parts per billion).

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Colorless Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FP31791

2-Phenoxyethanol

CAS: 122-99-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 94%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.166

Ref: 10-F005091

Ethylene Glycol Monophenylether pure, 99%

CAS: 122-99-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: min. 99%

Color and Shape: Clear, Colourless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: SR-27466

Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether for cell culture, 99%, Endotoxin (BET) 0.05EU/ml

CAS: 122-99-6

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: min. 99%

Color and Shape: Clear, Colourless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: SR-74516