Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol
Having the fragrance of roses, phenyl ethyl alcohol (PEA) is widely used as a base fragrance (particularly rose and jasmine, lily) in soaps, candles, detergents, colognes and deodorizers. It's used as an biocide (antimicrobial, antiseptic, or disinfectant) and as a preservative in pharmaceuticals and perfumery.
Basic informationItem
Index
Chemical Name
Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol; Phenylethyl Alcohol; β-Phenylethyl Alcohol; Benzyl Carbinol; Benzeneethanol; 1-Phenyl-2-ethanol; 2-Phenylethanol; Mellol; Alcohol Feniletilico; Benzyl carbinol; Beta-P.E.A.; beta-Phenyl ethyl alcohol; Hydroxyethylbenzene;
Molecular Formula
C8H10O
CAS No.
60-12-8
Chemical Formula
Molecular Weight
122.17
Appearance
colorless transparent liquid, with fragrance of rose
EINECS No.
200-456-2
HS Code
2906.29
Recommended Application
Detergent TAED, Alcoholic Lotion, Fabric Softener, Anti Perspirant, Bleach, Hard Surface Cleaner, Deo Stick, Shampoo, Detergent Perborate, Soap
Specification
In conformity with USP, NF or GB/T3786-99 standard
USP23, 24, 25, 28,29; NF-18, 19, 20, 23, 24
Item
Index
Identification
qualified
Specific Gravity(841)
1.017-1.020
Refractive Index(831)(20 °C)
1.531-1.534
Residue on Ignition (281)
0.005% max.
Aldehyde
qualified 苯乙醛300ppm， 苯甲醇200ppm
Chlorinated Compounds
qualified
Organic Volatile Substance *:
Methylene Chloride
Chloroform
Benzene
Trichloroethylene
1.4-Dioxane
Ethylene Oxide
qualified (below items will be tested only on request)
100 ppm max.
50 ppm max.
100 ppm max.
100 ppm max.
100 ppm max.
10 ppm max.
- This item is not required to test for USP23 or NF-18
GB/T3786-99 Standard
Item
Index
Color
colorless and clear liquid, Color No.4
Fragrance
like rose smell
Relative Density (25/25 °C)
1.017-1.020
Refractive Index (20°C)
1.5310-1.5340
Solubility (25 °C )
1ML sample is soluble completely in 2ML of 50% Alcohol and soluble in 50 times of distilled water
Purity
Purity (GLC)
99.5% min.
99.7%
Chloride Content
passed
Arsenide Content
3 ppm max.
Heavy Metal
10 ppm max.
Packing
In 200Kg iron drum (Φ560*890)net each,
Quantity in 20'FCL: 80 Drums(16MT)
Shipping Information
Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (phenylethyl alcohol), 6.1, UN2810, PG III
Storage
LIGHT SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers.
