What is Phenethyl alcohol CAS 60-12-8?
Phenethyl alcohol CAS 60-12-8 is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinct floral (rose-like) odor and belongs to the class of aromatic alcohols. It functions both as a fragrance and flavor ingredient in perfumery and food applications, as well as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis and industrial formulations. Its balanced physical properties and pleasant scent make it ideal for cosmetics, personal care products, and specialty chemical uses.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point |
–27 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
219-221 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
~1.020 g/mL at 20 °C |
| pH |
~6–7 (20 g/L) |
| Storage conditions |
Store below +30 °C, cool & dry |
Feature
- Distinct Floral Scent: Provides a natural rose-like odor widely used in fragrance formulations and flavor blends.
- Versatile Solvent & Intermediate: Useful as a solvent for organic materials and as a building block in fine chemical synthesis.
- Stable Liquid Form: Easy handling and integration in formulations for cosmetics, personal care, and industrial products.
- Dual Functionality: Acts as both a sensory ingredient (fragrance/flavor) and functional reagent.
Application
- Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Widely used in perfumes, soaps, lotions, and other scented products for its floral characters.
- Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a preservative or scent enhancer in shampoos, creams, and skincare products.
- Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in organic reactions and specialty chemical production.
- Industrial Formulations: Used in coatings, inks, and material additives where aromatic alcohols are beneficial.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.