Phenoxyethanol

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Cat No.

PYGZ-0001

Description

Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic-grade aromatic glycol ether supplied as an oily, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It is used primarily as a preservative in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Alias

2-Phenoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether; Phenoxyethyl alcohol; Phenoxethol

Applications

Leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic formulations
Skin-care products
Hair-care products
Cleansing and bath products
Makeup and other personal-care products

Appearance

Oily, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor

Product Overview

The molecule contains a phenoxy group linked to a hydroxyethyl chain and combines the structural features of an aromatic ether and a primary alcohol. It can be incorporated into a broad range of ready-to-use cosmetic products as a preservation ingredient, subject to applicable formulation limits.

Form

Liquid

CAS_No

122-99-6

Molecular Weight

138.16 g/mol

Structure

Aromatic glycol ether containing a phenoxy group linked to a hydroxyethyl chain; structurally an aromatic ether and a primary alcohol.

Storage

Store separately from strong oxidants.

Warnings

Combustible. Reacts with strong oxidants. Avoid generating mists and use appropriate handling controls.

Function

Preservative

Synonyms

2-Phenoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether; Phenoxyethyl alcohol; Phenoxethol

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₀O₂

Chemical Name

2-Phenoxyethan-1-ol

Melting Point

14 °C

Solubility

Solubility in water: 2.7 g/100 mL

Boiling Point

245 °C

Vapor pressure

0.0013 kPa at 20 °C

Vapor Density

4.8 (air = 1)

Density

Relative density: 1.1 (water = 1)

Grade

Cosmetic Grade

Usage

Use as a preservative in ready-to-use cosmetic products. Under Annex V of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation, phenoxyethanol is permitted in all cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 1.0%.

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For research and industrial use only. Not intended for personal medicinal use. Certain food-grade products are suitable for formulation development in food and related applications.

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