Product name

2-Phenoxyethanol

Alias

2-Phenoxyethanol; Phenyl solvent; 2-Phenoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol monophenyl ether; Ethylene glycol phenyl ether; Phenoxyethanol; 2-Phenoxyethanol

CAS RN

122-99-6

EINECS No.

204-589-7

Molecular formula

C₈H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight

138.1638

Physical & Chemical properties

Density: 1.102
Melting point: 11-13°C
Boiling point: 237°C
Refractive index: 1.536-1.54
Flash point: 130°C
Solubility in water: 30 g/L (20°C)

Uses

Can be used as a film former for water-based coatings and inks, a fixative for flavors, a flow agent for inks, a preservative and bactericide for pharmaceuticals, an electronic cleaner, and a slow-drying agent for inks, etc.