2-Phenoxyethanol

  • CAT Number: R023549
  • CAS Number: 122-99-6
  • Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 138.166
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-Phenoxyethanol (CAT: R023549) is a versatile chemical compound widely used as a preservative, stabilizer, and solvent in various applications. Its mode of action involves disrupting the cell membranes of microorganisms and preventing their growth, making it an effective antimicrobial agent. With its pharmacologic action centered on microbial control, it finds applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and personal care products to extend shelf life and maintain product quality. Additionally, its solvency properties make it useful in industrial settings for dissolving various substances.


Catalog Number R023549
CAS Number 122-99-6
Synonyms

(2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane; 2-Hydroxyethyl Phenyl Ether; 2-Phenoxyethyl Alcohol; Agrisol PX 401; Arosol; Dalpad A; Dowanol EP; Dowanol EPh; Emeressence 1160; Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether; Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether; Eux

Molecular Formula C8H10O2
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 2-phenoxyethanol
InChI InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-7-10-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2
InChIKey QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO

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