Phenoxyethanol, is a glycol ether which is used as a stabilizer in perfumes and as a preservative in cosmetic products. It helps in preventing the products from contamination of bacteria, fungi and yeast and ensures consumer safety and product quality.
CAS No.: 122-99-6
Synonyms: Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Rose ether, Glycol monophenyl ether,
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C8H10O2 |
| IUPAC name | 2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol |
| Molecular weight | 138.16 g/mol |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, Miscible with organic solvents like alcohol, acetone, and glycerol |
| Odor | faint rose-like |
| Flash point | >230°F |
| Density | 1.102 g/cm3 |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | Colorless |
| State | Liquid |
| Boiling point | 247 °C |
| Melting point | 11-13 °C |
| pH | 7 |
| LogP | 1.2 at 23℃ |
Common side effects include
Severe side effects
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| Hazard Statements : | H302 Harmful if swallowed |
| Precautionary statements : | P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray |
Phenoxyethanol, is a glycol ether which is used as a stabilizer in perfumes and as a preservative in cosmetic products. It helps in preventing the products from contamination of bacteria, fungi and yeast and ensures consumer safety and product quality.
CAS No.: 122-99-6
Synonyms: Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, Rose ether, Glycol monophenyl ether,
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C8H10O2 |
| IUPAC name | 2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol |
| Molecular weight | 138.16 g/mol |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, Miscible with organic solvents like alcohol, acetone, and glycerol |
| Odor | faint rose-like |
| Flash point | >230°F |
| Density | 1.102 g/cm3 |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | Colorless |
| State | Liquid |
| Boiling point | 247 °C |
| Melting point | 11-13 °C |
| pH | 7 |
| LogP | 1.2 at 23℃ |
Common side effects include
Severe side effects
| Pictograms : |
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| Hazard Statements : | H302 Harmful if swallowed |
| Precautionary statements : | P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray |
Phenoxyethanol is considered as safe for skin up to the concentration of 1% and it is widely used in skincare, haircare, baby care, and makeup products as a preservative and fragrance Stabilizer.
Phenoxethanol is an ether alcohol. It is a combination of both ether and alcohol which makes it a type of aromatic alcohol combined with an ether group.
Phenoxyethanol is not a paraben and it is commonly used as a paraben-free alternative in cosmetic products to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and extend the shelf life of formulations.
