Cat. No.: HY-B1290

2-Phenylethanol

(Synonyms: Phenylethyl alcohol; Phenethyl alcohol; Benzyl carbinol)

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2-Phenylethanol (Phenethyl alcohol) is an aromatic alcohol with a rose-like odour. 2-Phenylethanol is a flavour and fragrance compound, and can be used as a preservative and anti-microbial agent. 2-Phenylethanol has antityrosinase and antimicrobial activities.

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Purity: 99.99%
CAS No.: 60-12-8
Formula: C₈H₁₀O
Molecular Weight:122.17

Storage:

Store at room temperature 3 years.

In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year

2-Phenylethanol Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 60-12-8

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Description

In Vitro

2-Phenylethanol is used as an additive in cigarettes and a preservative in soaps^[1].
2-Phenylethanol exerts an inhibitory effect on the growth of Gram-negative microorganisms^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

2-Phenylethanol (5%; inhalation) increases anxiety-like behavior and decreases depression-like behavior in mice^[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Animal Model:

11-week-old male mice (C57BL/6)^[3]
Dosage:

5% (v/v)
Administration:

Inhalation; once
Result:

Exerted anti-depressive-like effects, but may increase anxiety-like behavior.

Clinical Trial

NCT Number	Sponsor	Condition	Start Date	Phase A549
NCT01329991	Plexxikon\|		2011-05	PHASE1

Chemical Information

CAS No. 60-12-8
Appearance Liquid (Density: 1.020 g/cm³)
Molecular Weight 122.17
Formula C₈H₁₀O
Color Colorless to light yellow
SMILES

OCCC1=CC=CC=C1
Synonyms

Phenylethyl alcohol; Phenethyl alcohol; Benzyl carbinol
Structure Classification
- Antibiotics
- Other Antibiotics
Initial Source
- Plants
- other families
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Store at room temperature 3 years

In solvent	-80°C	2 years
	-20°C	1 year

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Virol Sin

Development of the reverse genetics system for viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus genotype IVa and its application in antiviral compound screening. [Abstract]

2025 Dec 27:S1995-820X(25)00177-4. PMID: 41461367
Vet Microbiol

The Chinese medicine monomer Schisandrin C inhibits PRRSV infection by regulating the OGT-PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. [Abstract]

2026 May:316:110992. PMID: 41865607

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

H₂O : 12.5 mg/mL (102.32 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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1 mM

8.1853 mL

40.9266 mL

81.8532 mL

5 mM

1.6371 mL

8.1853 mL

16.3706 mL

10 mM

0.8185 mL

4.0927 mL

8.1853 mL

Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly:

It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.

The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: PBS

Solubility: 50 mg/mL (409.27 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Y.-J. Zhu et al. Antityrosinase and antimicrobial activities of 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylacetaldehyde and 2-phenylacetic acid. Food Chemistry 124 (2011) 298-302.

[2]. M M W Etschmann, et al. Biotechnological production of 2-phenylethanol. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2002 Jun;59(1):1-8. [Content Brief]

[3]. Hiroshi Ueno, et al. Anti-depressive-like effect of 2-phenylethanol inhalation in mice. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Mar:111:1499-1506. [Content Brief]

Help & FAQs

How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
H₂O	1 mM	8.1853 mL	40.9266 mL	81.8532 mL	204.6329 mL
	5 mM	1.6371 mL	8.1853 mL	16.3706 mL	40.9266 mL
	10 mM	0.8185 mL	4.0927 mL	8.1853 mL	20.4633 mL
	15 mM	0.5457 mL	2.7284 mL	5.4569 mL	13.6422 mL
	20 mM	0.4093 mL	2.0463 mL	4.0927 mL	10.2316 mL
	25 mM	0.3274 mL	1.6371 mL	3.2741 mL	8.1853 mL
	30 mM	0.2728 mL	1.3642 mL	2.7284 mL	6.8211 mL
	40 mM	0.2046 mL	1.0232 mL	2.0463 mL	5.1158 mL
	50 mM	0.1637 mL	0.8185 mL	1.6371 mL	4.0927 mL
	60 mM	0.1364 mL	0.6821 mL	1.3642 mL	3.4105 mL
	80 mM	0.1023 mL	0.5116 mL	1.0232 mL	2.5579 mL
	100 mM	0.0819 mL	0.4093 mL	0.8185 mL	2.0463 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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