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2-Phenoxyethanol, 94%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
2-Phenoxyethanol is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, inks and resins. It is also used as a fixative for perfumes, insect repellents and topical antiseptics. It is utilized as a surface active agent. It acts as an anesthetic in the aquaculture of some fish. Further, it is used as a preservative and cosmetic raw material. In addition to this, it is used in preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, propanol and propylene glycol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 11°C to 14°C |
| Density | 1.102 |
| Boiling Point | 245°C |
| Flash Point | 121°C (249°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 94% |
| Linear Formula | C6H5O(CH2)2OH |
| Refractive Index | 1.537 |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Beilstein | 1364011 |
| Merck Index | 14,7257 |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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