Phenethyl Alcohol

CAS 60-12-8·Aromatic Compound

Bready, Floral, Fresh, Honey, Rose, Dried Rose, Sweet

Phenylethyl alcohol is the main component of Rose oils obtained from rose blossom. It also occurs in Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Geranium oils. Phenylethyl alcohol has mild rose odour. It is used in large quantities as a fragrance material not only for rose compositions but for other blossom notes. It is stable in alkali and hence used in soap perfumes. Powerful floral, rose, honey and fruity notes.

Scent Properties

TierHeartFamilyFloralStrengthMediumSubstantivity32 hours at 100%Avg. price€0.01/g

Chemical Properties

IUPAC2-phenylethanolMol. weight122.16 g/molSMILESC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCOAppearanceColorless clear oily liquid (est)Boiling pt.219 to 221 °C. @ 760 mm HgMelting pt.-27 to -25.8 °C. @ 760 mm HgFlash pt.216 °F. TCC ( 102 °C. )Sp. gravity1.015 to 1.023 @ 25 °C.Refr. index1.53 to 1.534 @ 20 °C.Shelf life24 months if stored properlyStorageStore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

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Alternative Designations

Phenylethyl Alcohol(common)Alcool phenylethylique(common)Alcool phényléthylique(common)Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol(trade)Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol (PEA)(trade)

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