2-Phenylethanol
2-Phenylethanol (Phenethyl alcohol) is an aromatic alcohol with a rose-like odour. 2-Phenylethanol is a flavour and fragrance compound, and can be used as a preservative and anti-microbial agent. 2-Phenylethanol has antityrosinase and antimicrobial activities[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
60-12-8
Product Name Alternative
Phenylethyl alcohol; Phenethyl alcohol; Benzyl carbinol
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H319
Target
Bacterial; Virus Protease
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-Phenylethanol.html
Purity
99.98
Solubility
H2O : 12.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OCCC1=CC=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C8H10O
Molecular Weight
122.17
Precautions
H302, H319
References & Citations
[1]Y.-J. Zhu et al. Antityrosinase and antimicrobial activities of 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylacetaldehyde and 2-phenylacetic acid. Food Chemistry 124 (2011) 298-302.|[2]M M W Etschmann, et al. Biotechnological production of 2-phenylethanol. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2002 Jun;59 (1) :1-8. |[3]Hiroshi Ueno, et al. Anti-depressive-like effect of 2-phenylethanol inhalation in mice. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Mar:111:1499-1506.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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