Phenethyl alcohol
Also known as: 2-phenylethanol, benzeneethanol, phenylethyl alcohol, β-phenylethanol, β-phenylethyl alcohol, 2-hydroxyethylbenzene, PEA
Phenethyl alcohol (CAS 60-12-8) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O and a molecular weight of 122.164 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −27 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 218.2±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 102.2±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 60-12-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-8774-6
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 122.164 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −27 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 218.2±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 102.2±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 122.073166 |
| PSA | 20.23000 |
| LogP | 1.36 |
| Additional Property | 4.21 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.536 |
| Additional Property | 20 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Lingappa BT, et al. Phenethyl alcohol and tryptophol: autoantibiotics produced by the fungus Candida albicans. Science. 1969 Jan 10;163(3863):192-4. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2906291000 |
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| Summary | HS:2906291000 2-phenylethanol VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Phenethyl alcohol?
The CAS number of Phenethyl alcohol is 60-12-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenethyl alcohol?
Phenethyl alcohol has molecular formula C8H10O and molecular weight 122.164 g/mol.
Is Phenethyl alcohol hazardous?
Phenethyl alcohol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Phenethyl alcohol?
For Phenethyl alcohol, Upstream Products: styrene glycol, Methyl phenylacetate, Styrene oxide; Downstream Products: Phenethyl acetate, 2-Phenylethanethiol, (2-Chloroethyl)benzene.
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