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Phenylethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol)

CAS 60-12-8 · Formula C8H10O · MW 122.16 g/mol

The rose note of perfumery, supplied as a single aromatic alcohol for fragrance and flavor work. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.

Part of Solvents - Oxygenated
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HS Code
2906.29
At a Glance
Material Family
Solvents - Oxygenated
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Solvency · Biocidal Action
Solubility
22200 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Functional Roles
Solvency Biocidal Action Preservation
INCI Name
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
CosIng Functions
FRAGRANCE
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care Food & Beverage HI&I Cleaning Industrial Manufacturing
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Fragrance: rose-note ingredient for perfumes and cosmetics
  • ▸ Flavoring: flavoring agent in foods and beverages
  • ▸ Soaps and detergents: fragrance component in cleaning products
Physical Properties
Melting Point
-27 °C
Boiling Point
218.2 °C
Density
1.0202 AT 20 °C/4 °C
Solubility
22200 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Vapor Pressure
0.08
Flash Point
102 °C
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2906 . 29
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.06
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2906.29
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
60-12-8
Molecular Formula
C8H10O
Molecular Weight
122.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-phenylethanol
INCI Name
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
PubChem CID
6054
InChI Key
WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-PHENYLETHANOL Phenethyl alcohol Phenylethyl alcohol Benzeneethanol Phenylethanol Phenethanol 2-Phenylethyl alcohol beta-Phenylethanol Benzylcarbinol beta-Phenylethyl alcohol 2-Hydroxyethylbenzene Ethanol, 2-phenyl- FEMA No. 2858 beta-PEA 2-PEA beta-Hydroxyethylbenzene beta-Fenylethanol
Full Description

Phenylethyl Alcohol (CAS 60-12-8), also known as 2-phenylethanol, is an aromatic alcohol with a rose-like odor found in many natural essential oils. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol FCC used for?

Phenylethyl Alcohol (CAS 60-12-8), also known as 2-phenylethanol, is an aromatic alcohol with a rose-like odor. It is used as a rose-note fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.

Is phenyl ethyl alcohol the same as phenoxyethanol?

No. Phenylethyl alcohol (2-phenylethanol, C8H10O, CAS 60-12-8) is an aromatic alcohol used mainly for its rose fragrance, while phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether used as a preservative. They are distinct compounds despite similar names.

What does the FCC grade designation mean?

FCC indicates the material is supplied to Food Chemicals Codex conventions, consistent with its use as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. The compound itself is 2-phenylethanol, CAS 60-12-8, formula C8H10O.

How is bulk phenyl ethyl alcohol shipped?

Phenylethyl alcohol carries HS code 2906.29 and is referenced under UN 2810 for transport classification purposes. Contact RawSource for available bulk packaging and the SDS to confirm compliant shipping to your destination.

What is the cost of bulk phenyl ethyl alcohol FCC?

Pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging. Request a bulk quote with your required quantity rather than relying on a list price, and we will return current pricing along with the CoA and SDS.

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