
2-Phenoxyethanol /Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2 and molecular weight 138.16. It exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and certain fungi, effectively inhibiting microbial growth. It possesses good solubility and readily dissolves in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, glycerol, and propylene glycol. Relatively stable to light and heat, it does not readily decompose; stable under acidic and neutral conditions, but may undergo slow hydrolysis under alkaline conditions.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 14°C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 245°C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.109 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 4.8 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.01 mmHg (20°C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.539 |
| Flash point | >230°F |
| Acidity constant (pKa) | 14.36 ± 0.10 (Predicted) |
| Specific gravity | 1.109 (20/4°C) |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in alcohols, ethers, and sodium hydroxide solutions; slightly soluble in water. |
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