| Description | 2-Phenylethanol (Phenylethanol) is an antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant. It is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery. |
| Synonyms | 苯乙醇, Phenethyl alcohol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl carbinol, Phenylethanol, Benzeneethanol |
| molecular weight | 122.16 |
| Molecular formula | C8H10O |
| CAS | 60-12-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL (163.72 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Lingappa BT, et al. Science. 1969 Jan 10;163(3863):192-4. |