2-phenethyl alcohol
From Wikur Essential Oils and Fragrances
Contents
Classification
- Other Names : 2-phenylethanol / phenethyl alcohol / PEA / Phenylethyl alcohol / 2-Phenylethyl alcohol / Phenyl ethyl alcohol
- CAS Number : 60-12-8
Physical Description
Colorless clear oily liquid
Olfactory Description
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Floral-rose fresh rosewater honey sweet floral fresh bready rose honey rosy bread bready
Natural Occurrence and Essential Oil Sources
Phenethyl alcohol is found in extract of rose, carnation, hyacinth, Aleppo pine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, geranium, neroli, and champaca. It is also an autoantibiotic produced by the fungus Candida albicans.
- Champaca Absolute : 25 %
- Magnolia Flower : 2,58 %
- Jasmine Sambac Absolute : 1,17 %
- Neroli : 0,64 %
- Narcissus absolute : 0,57 %
- Genet Absolute : 0,50 %
- Rose Oil : 0,13 %
Special Precautions and Safety
Xn - Harmful.
- R21/22 - Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
- R36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
- S02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
- S20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
- S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.