Description

Phenylethanol CAS NO 1321-27-3 is a versatile aromatic alcohol with a characteristic rose-like odor, widely valued as a key fragrance ingredient and intermediate. Its primary commercial importance lies in its stability and pleasant scent, making it a preferred choice over natural rose oil in many formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable and high-quality aromatic component.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A fundamental building block in perfumery for soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and fine fragrances, providing a stable rose note.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in food and beverage flavorings to impart subtle fruity and floral notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor or solvent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Antimicrobial Agent: Exhibits preservative properties in cosmetic and topical pharmaceutical preparations.
• Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate in organic synthesis for producing other fine chemicals and esters.
• Industrial Applications: Used as a solvent and a fixative in inks, coatings, and other specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenylethanol
CAS No.	1321-27-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10O
Molecular Weight	122.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylethanol; β-Phenylethyl Alcohol; Benzyl Carbinol; Phenethyl Alcohol; PEA; Rose Oil; Benzenethanol; 2-Phenylethyl Alcohol; 2-PE
EINECS	215-336-5

Quality Control

Our Phenylethanol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for fragrance, flavor, and technical applications, with specifications that can meet relevant industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.530 - 1.533
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.017 - 1.020
Solubility	Clear in 1:2 (v/v) 50% ethanol
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.