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2-Phenoxy Ethanol

2-Phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether compound widely used as a broad-spectrum preservative and antimicrobial agent in cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceutical topical preparations. Its low irritation profile and effectiveness against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria make it a preferred alternative to parabens in modern cosmetic…

122-99-6
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CAS No.122-99-6
FormulaC8H10O2
SynonymsSepicide LD;b-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether;b-Phenoxyethanol;b-Phenoxyethyl alcohol;(2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzene;1-Hydroxy-2-phenoxyethane;2-Hydroxyethyl phenyl ether;2-Phenoxyethyl alcohol;Arosol;Dalpad A;Dowanol EP;Dowanol EPh;Emeressence1160;Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether;Ethylene glycol phenyl ether;Euxyl PE90120;H 4644;Hisolve EPH;NSC 1864;Newpol EFP;PHE (alcohol);PHE-G;PHE-S;Phenova;Phenoxethol;Phenoxetol;Phenoxyethanol;Phenoxyethyl alcohol;Phenyl cellosolve;Plastilit DS 3431;Rokafenol F 1;

Product overview & key benefits

2-Phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether compound widely used as a broad-spectrum preservative and antimicrobial agent in cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceutical topical preparations. Its low irritation profile and effectiveness against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria make it a preferred alternative to parabens in modern cosmetic formulations. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 2-Phenoxy Ethanol sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Density1.102 g/cm3
Melting Point11-13 °C
Boiling Point245.199 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point105.275 °C
SolubilitySoluble in alcohol, ether and sodium hydroxide solution. Can dissolve oil, natural resin, alkyd, cellulose acetate, ethyecellulose, nitrocellulose and polyvinyl acetate. Miscible with glycerin, propylene glycol, ethanol, ethyl ether, benzene.
Appearancecolorless or light yellow liquid

Existing product reference data. Confirm the specification of the offered grade before ordering.

Applications

Cosmetic and personal care preservative
Pharmaceutical topical preparation ingredient
Paraben-free preservative system component
Shampoo, conditioner, and lotion preservative
Biocide in industrial and institutional cleaning
Solvent and fixative in fragrance formulations
Ink and coating solvent additive

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01

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02

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03

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04

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