1-Phenylethanol

1-Phenylethanol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1-Phenylethan-1-ol
Other names
Styrallyl alcohol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.461
EC Number
  • 202-707-1
UNII
UN number 2937
  • InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9H,1H3
    Key: WAPNOHKVXSQRPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(C1=CC=CC=C1)O
Properties
C8H10O
Molar mass 122.167 g·mol−1
Appearance Colourless liquid with a floral or almond-like odor
Melting point 20.7 °C (69.3 °F; 293.8 K)
Boiling point 204 °C (399 °F; 477 K)
1.95 g dm−3
log P 1.4
Hazards
Flash point 93 °C (199 °F; 366 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

1-Phenylethanol is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH(OH)CH3. It is one of the most commonly available chiral alcohols. It is a colorless liquid with a mild gardenia-hyacinth scent.

Phenylethanol is an aromatic alcohol, it has the role of mouse metabolite. It is a natural product and is found in Cichorium endivia, Castanopsis cuspidata and other organisms.

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