Phenethyl alcohol (2-phenylethanol, 2-Phenylethyl alcohol, Benzeneethanol, Phenylethanol) is an antimicrobial, antiseptic, and disinfectant that is used also as an aromatic essence and preservative in pharmaceutics and perfumery.

Product information

CAS Number: 60-12-8

Molecular Weight: 122.16

Formula: C8H10O

Synonym:

Phenylethyl alcohol

Phenethyl alcohol

Benzyl carbinol

Chemical Name: 2-phenylethan-1-ol

Smiles: OCCC1C=CC=CC=1

InChiKey: WRMNZCZEMHIOCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C8H10O/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Solubility (25°C).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Phenethyl alcohol has been shown to interact with the cytoplasmic membrane of other microorganisms in various ways. Escherichia coli phenethyl alcohol, at a concentration higher than that used to induce myxospore formation, inhibits growth by causing a breakdown in the cellular permeabihty barrier. At lower concentrations, phospholipid synthesis, uptake of gentian violet in E. coli and the uptake of several amino acids by Neurospora crassa were all inhibited by phenethyl alcohol.

References:

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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