W285811

Phenethyl alcohol

natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Phenylethanol, β-PEA, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzyl carbinol, PEA
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 60-12-8
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• FEMA Number: 2858
• Beilstein: 1905732
• EC Number: 200-456-2
• Council of Europe no.: 68
• MDL number: MFCD00002886
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901349
• Flavis number: 2.019
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: 4.21 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 58 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• refractive index: n20/D 1.5317 (lit.)
• bp: 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −27 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• Organoleptic: honey; floral; rose
• SMILES string: OCCc1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
• InChI key: WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Phenethyl alcohol, an aromatic alcohol with rose-like odor, is commonly used as a food flavoring and fragrance ingredient. It is the main flavor volatile of tomato and blue cheese.

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased product, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 215.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 102 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves