2-Phenylethanol
- CAS Number
- 60-12-8
- HSN Code
- 29062990
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O
- Catalogue Number
- AL3500
- Purity
- 99% min
- Molecular Weight
- 122.17 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
2-phenylethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethanol substituted by a phenyl group at position 2. It has a role as a plant growth retardant, a fragrance, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite and an Aspergillus metabolite.
Also known as Phenyl ethyl alcohol.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3500
- CAS Number
- 60-12-8
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 122.17 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29062990
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -27 °C; Boiling point: 218.2 °C AT 760 MM HG; Flash point: 205 °F (96 °C) (Closed cup); Density: 1.0202 AT 20 °C/4 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- 2-Phenylethanol
- Catalogue No.
- AL3500
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 60-12-8
- EC Number
- 200-456-2
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 603-103-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- C8H10O
- HSN Code
- 29062990
- Synonyms
- Phenyl ethyl alcohol
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Fragrance ingredient in perfumery and antimicrobial preservative reference compound.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Eye Irrit. 2A
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6054 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Precautionary statements
- P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P317, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None identified.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- 2-Phenylethanol
- CAS No.
- 60-12-8
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- May cause mild irritation to skin and eyes.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Combustible liquid. Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide to extinguish.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and absorb with inert material. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Pure PEA has an extremely mild roselike odor. >99% pure vary in odor because of the impurities present.
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not specified
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -27 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 218.2 °C AT 760 MM HG
- Flash point
- 205 °F (96 °C) (Closed cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 410 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- 8.68X10-2 mm Hg @ 25 °C from experimentally derived coefficients
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 4.21 (AIR= 1)
- Density
- 1.0202 AT 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in water and organic solvents
- Log Pow
- 1.36
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants and strong acids.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 1.79 and 2.46 g/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 0.8-1.5 g/kg; LD50 Guinea pig oral 0.4-0.8 g/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (IATA)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (ADN)
- Not assigned
- UN-No. (RID)
- Not assigned
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Not classified as dangerous goods
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- Not applicable
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IMDG)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (IATA)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (ADN)
- Not applicable
- Packing group (RID)
- Not applicable
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Primarily used as a rose-fragrance ingredient in perfumery and as an antimicrobial preservative reference compound.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL1172B
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 122.17 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99% min | 99.5% |
| Density | 1.020 g/mL | 1.020 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 218 °C | 218 °C |
| Moisture Content | 0.5% max | 0.3% |
| Related Substances | Not more than 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max | 0.05% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and organic solvents | Soluble in both. |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% For Synthesis grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% For Synthesis | 99% min | m.p. -27 °C; b.p. 218.2 °C AT 760 MM HG | 0.5% max | 0.1% max | Not more than 0.5% | Soluble in water and organic solvents |
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