Phenoxyethanol has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against various gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Phenoxyethanol is an uncouple agent in oxidative phosphorylation from respiration and competitively inhibits malate dehydrogenase. Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic, vaccine, and textile, et al.

Product information

CAS Number: 122-99-6

Molecular Weight: 138.16

Formula: C8H10O2

Chemical Name: 2-phenoxyethan-1-ol

Smiles: OCCOC1C=CC=CC=1

InChiKey: QCDWFXQBSFUVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c9-6-7-10-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5,9H,6-7H2

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. B Dréno, et al. Safety Review of Phenoxyethanol When Used as a Preservative in Cosmetics. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Nov;33 Suppl 7:15-24.

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