Phenylethyl alcohol

Synonym(s)

2-phenylethyl alcohol; Benzylcarbinol; Beta-phenylethyl alcohol; CAS number: 60-12-8; Phenethanol; Phenethyl alcohol

Definition
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Component of various essential oils, such as rose blossom oil, orange blossom oil, geranium oil, oil of cloves. Furthermore phenylethy alcohol has a bacteriostatic effect. It can also be used as a preservative, disinfectant and antiseptic. In dermatics the alcohol is used in a concentration of 0.5-1.0%.