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2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 122-99-6 | C8H10O2 | 138.166 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFA10786.30 | 250 g |
Catalog number ALFA10786.30
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Quantity:
250 g
Specifications
Chemical Name or Material2-Phenoxyethanol
CAS122-99-6
Health Hazard 1H302-H319
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H302-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
H302-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Health Hazard 3P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P501c
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2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, propanol and propylene glycol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, propanol and propylene glycol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Cao, G.; Sheng, D.; Xu, W.; Wang, X. Structural and dyeing properties of aramid treated with 2-phenoxyethanol. Color. Technol. 2015, 131 (5), 384-388.
- Toni, C.; Martos-Sitcha, J. A.; Baldisserotto, B.; Heinzmann, B. M.; de Lima Silva, L.; Martínez-Rodríguez, G.; Mancera, J. M. Sedative effect of 2-phenoxyethanol and essential oil of Lippia alba on stress response in gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata). Res. Vet. Sci. 2015, 103, 20-27.