C8H10O2
Phenoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is a glycol ether used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent, antiseptic, solvent, preservative, and also as an anesthetic in fish aquaculture. Phenoxyethanol is an ether alcohol with aromatic properties.
2-phenoxyethanol. Emuclens. Erisept. ethylene glycol monophenyl ether. phenoxethol. phenoxyethanol.
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol
Appearance
Colourless Liquid
Molar Mass
138.16 g/mol
Density
1.1 g/cm³
Melting Point
−2 °C (28 °F; 271 K)
Boiling Point
247 °C (477 °F; 520 K)
Solubility in Water
26 g/kg
Vapour Pressure
0.001 kPa (0.00015 psi)
Flash Point
Viscosity
Odour
faint rose-like
APHA Value
Hazard Identification
Phenoxyethanol is an antiseptic used as a hand disinfectant or preservative in medications. Phenoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is a glycol ether used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent, antiseptic, solvent, preservative, and also as an anesthetic in fish aquaculture.
The global phenoxyethanol market attained a value of USD 183 million in 2020. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period of 2023-2028 to reach a value of USD 238 million by 2026.
Technical Grade, Industrial Grade.
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