What is Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6?

Phenoxyethanol, also called 2-phenoxyethanol, is a glycol ether with CAS 122-99-6, EINECS 204-589-7 and molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₂. It is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid commonly identified by the INCI name Phenoxyethanol.

What is Phenoxyethanol used for?

It is mainly used as a broad-spectrum preservative in cosmetics, personal care and household products. It also works as a fixative and solvent in perfumes, dyes, inks, coatings, resins and cellulose acetate systems.

Is Phenoxyethanol the same as 2-phenoxyethanol or ethylene glycol phenyl ether?

Yes. 2-Phenoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, ethylene glycol phenyl ether and phenyl cellosolve are common synonyms for Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6.

What are the typical physical properties of industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol?

Industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol 99% is typically a colorless to pale, slightly viscous liquid with a melting point around 11-13 °C, boiling point around 245-247 °C and density near 1.107 g/mL. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in ethanol and many organic solvents.

How should Phenoxyethanol be stored and handled?

Keep it in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated area, ideally below 30 °C, away from strong oxidizers and direct sunlight. Use standard liquid-chemical handling controls and suitable PPE.

Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6

Phenoxyethanol (2-phenoxyethanol), CAS 122-99-6, is a glycol ether used as a broad-spectrum preservative in cosmetics and personal care, and as a fixative and solvent in perfumes, dyes, inks and coatings. Confirm the required grade, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 122-99-6
Synonyms: 2-Phenoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Phenyl cellosolve, Phenoxytol, Ethylene glycol phenyl ether
Einecs: 204-589-7
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing

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Phenoxyethanol, CAS 122-99-6, is 2-phenoxyethanol, a glycol ether with the INCI name Phenoxyethanol; the EC/EINECS number is 204-589-7.

Synonyms: 2-Phenoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether; Ethylene glycol phenyl ether; Phenyl cellosolve.

CAS: 122-99-6.

Molecular formula: C₈H₁₀O₂.

Molecular weight: 138.16.

EC number: 204-589-7.

It is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a faint aromatic odor; the melting point is about 11-13 °C, the boiling point about 245-247 °C and the density about 1.107 g/cm³.

It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in ethanol, ether and many organic solvents.

It is produced by reaction of phenol with ethylene oxide.

It is used as a broad-spectrum preservative in cosmetics, personal care and household products.

It is used as a fixative and solvent in perfumes, dyes, inks, coatings and resins.

It is used as a pharmaceutical excipient and a solvent for cellulose acetate systems.

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Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated area below about 30 °C, away from strong oxidizers and direct sunlight; use ventilation and suitable PPE.

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Q:
What is Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6?

A: Phenoxyethanol, also called 2-phenoxyethanol, is a glycol ether with CAS 122-99-6, EINECS 204-589-7 and molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₂. It is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid commonly identified by the INCI name Phenoxyethanol.
Q:
What is Phenoxyethanol used for?

A: It is mainly used as a broad-spectrum preservative in cosmetics, personal care and household products. It also works as a fixative and solvent in perfumes, dyes, inks, coatings, resins and cellulose acetate systems.
Q:
Is Phenoxyethanol the same as 2-phenoxyethanol or ethylene glycol phenyl ether?

A: Yes. 2-Phenoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, ethylene glycol phenyl ether and phenyl cellosolve are common synonyms for Phenoxyethanol CAS 122-99-6.
Q:
What are the typical physical properties of industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol?

A: Industrial-grade Phenoxyethanol 99% is typically a colorless to pale, slightly viscous liquid with a melting point around 11-13 °C, boiling point around 245-247 °C and density near 1.107 g/mL. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in ethanol and many organic solvents.
Q:
How should Phenoxyethanol be stored and handled?

A: Keep it in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, ventilated area, ideally below 30 °C, away from strong oxidizers and direct sunlight. Use standard liquid-chemical handling controls and suitable PPE.

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