Phenethyl alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with an odor of rose oil. It has a burning taste that irritates and then anesthetizes mucous membranes. Phenethyl Alcohol (PEA) is an aromatic alcohol that is used as a fragrance and an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetic formulations.
| Melting point | -27 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 219-221 °C/750 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.020 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.21 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 58 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.5317(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2858 | PHENETHYL ALCOHOL |
| Fp | 216 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Miscible with chloroform. |
| pka | 15.17±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | floral odor of roses |
| PH | 6-7 (20g/l, H2O, 20ºC) |
| explosive limit | 1.4-11.9%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 20 g/L (20 ºC) |
| JECFA Number | 987 |
| Merck | 14,7224 |
| BRN | 1905732 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
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